What type of documents are typically notarized?
The following types of documents are typically notarized: 1. Acknowledgments The form most frequently completed by the notary public is the acknowledgment. 2. Jurat The second form most frequently completed by a notary public is the jurat. The jurat is identified by the wording “Subscribed and sworn to” immediately above the place where the notary public signs his/her name. 3. Subscribing Witness If a person, called the principal, has signed a document, but cannot personally appear before a notary public, another individual can appear on that principal’s behalf. That person is called a subscribing witness. 4. State Alcholoic Beverage Control (ABC 211) License Transfer Request (Seller). Note: ABC 227 requires a seller’s original signature only(no notary) 5. Powers of Attorney – Certifying A notary public can certify copies of powers of attorney. A certified copy of a power of attorney that has been certified by a notary public has the same force and effect as the original power of attor
