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The role of notarization in verifying identity primarily involves confirming that the person signing a document is indeed who they claim to be. This is done through a thorough identity verification process, which may include: Examining government-issued identification to ensure it is genuine and ma...

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...

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...