Notary Updates

May a notary public determine which type of notarial certificate should be attached to a document? No. A notary public who is not an attorney should only complete a notarial certificate which is already on the document, or type or attach a certificate of the maker’s choosing. If a notary public is presented with a…

Form I-9 and Notary Challenges

Our office has had several calls from people needing their I-9 notarized.  The callers are often upset when I explain that the I-9 doesn’t require a notary.  Okay, so it just needs to be witnessed?  Wrong again. Form I-9 is the Employment Eligibility Verification which employers are required to complete.  This form is required to…

Did you know?

Did you know that in Texas and most other states……. A notary public is not a notario or notario publico? A notary public is not authorized to practice law? A notary public may not give legal advice or prepare legal documents? A notary public may not charge a fee for preparation of immigration documents or…