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Can a notary alter or change the instrument being notarized?

April 26, 2017instrument notarized notary

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Can a notary alter or change the instrument being notarized?

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A. A Notary Public is not authorized to change, alter or draft any instrument. However, a Notary Public may correct the certificate of acknowledgement to reflect the proper facts. For example, if an acknowledgment is taken in Webb County and the certificate shows Marion County, the certificate may be corrected.