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Under Alabama law, proper notarization requires the following key elements: The notary must be a commissioned Alabama notary public, having applied through a standardized application process to the probate judge in their county of residence, and having met all qualifications including residency, no...

Under Alabama law, notaries are strictly prohibited from notarizing documents when the signatory has not physically appeared before them or when the notary knows or reasonably believes the signature is unauthorized or fraudulent. The law requires that the person whose signature is being notarized mu...

The legal implications of notarizing a document without all parties' authorization can be significant and vary depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, but generally include the following: Invalidation of the Document: Notarizing a document without the authorization or presence of all requ...

When a notary public notarizes a document despite objections from an individual, the rights and implications for that individual depend on the nature of the objection and the role of the notary. Key points about a notary's role and impartiality: A notary public acts as an impartial witness to the...