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What can a notary do and what can’t a notary do?

Published February 10th, 2026 by Mobile Notary Now

General

  • Be an impartial witness
  • Verify identity
  • Verify willingness
  • Make sure blanks are filled in
  • Review competence of signers to prevent fraud
  • Notaries cannot give legal advice
  • Notaries cannot draft legal documents
  • Notaries cannot use white out correction fluid
  • Notaries cannot notarize a document in which they or their spouse have a direct financial interest

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