To witness the signatures of the landlord and tenant. The notary's role is to verify the identities of the parties and witness their signatures.
That the affidavit is signed in their presence. The notary must witness the signing of the affidavit to confirm its authenticity.
A mortgage is a document that typically requires notarization as it is a legally binding agreement between the borrower and the lender.
The notary should ensure the principal (person granting authority) is of sound mind. It's crucial that the principal fully understands the document they are signing.
The notary must confirm the signer's location and identity through two forms of ID. When dealing with out-of-state signers, extra verification of identity is often required.
