For your benefit Les Jarrin Mobile Notary, I work from my home office to reduce overhead and SAVE you Money! Jarrin Mobile Notary offers the following Notary Services.
We come to your location, at your work, home, office conference room, senior home, care center, hospital, public library, or even at a nearby coffee shop.
We offer Mobile Notary services in the following surrounding areas; Agoura California, Agoura Hills California, Calabasas California, Camarillo California, Casa Conejo California, Chatsworth California, Moorpark California, Newbury Park California, Oak Park California, Porter Ranch California, Simi California, Simi Valley California, Thousand Oaks California, Westlake California, Westlake Village California, Ventura County, California, and any nearby locations in the northwestern part of Greater Los Angeles.
We’re only a phone call away and just minutes away to meet you. 805-813-5757.
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Can a notary also act as a witness?
While a notary can technically act as a witness in some situations, it’s generally not recommended and can be complex due to varying state laws and potential conflicts of interest.
Notary as Witness: General Guidelines
• In most cases, notaries are discouraged from acting as both a notary and a witness for the same document
• Some states explicitly prohibit notaries from serving as witnesses on documents they are notarizing
• A notary acting as a witness would typically do so as a private individual, not in their official notary capacity
Exceptions and Special Circumstances
• In limited cases, a notary may act as a “signature witness,” which is required in some states for specific documents like deeds or mortgages
• Five states (Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and South Carolina) require signature witnesses for certain real property documents. However, in Georgia and Louisiana, notaries are not allowed to act as signature witnesses
Legal Precedents
• Several state courts have addressed this issue, with many allowing notaries to act as witnesses in certain circumstances
• An Arizona court ruling cited cases from multiple states (including Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and others) that permitted notaries to act as witnesses
Best Practices
• To avoid potential conflicts or legal issues, it’s generally better to have separate individuals serve as notary and witness.
• If a notary must act as a witness, it’s advisable to have a second notary perform the notarization
