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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...

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...

A notarized document containing unauthorized or altered terms may not be enforceable, even though notarization verifies the authenticity of the signature and the identity of the signer. Notarization itself does not guarantee that the terms of the document are legal, authorized, or unaltered. The enf...

The validity of notarized agreements involving third parties who did not sign depends on several factors related to contract law principles rather than notarization alone. Key Points on Validity: Notarization adds authentication and credibility to a document by verifying the identity of the signat...