Aug

24

Can an attorney act as the notary on a document the attorney creates?

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gwl1313 asked:


For example, can an attorney notarize a living will made for a client? I know notaries cannot be a party to the contract, will, etc., but the attorney is merely drafting the document.

So, can an attorney be the notary on a document he drafts for a client?

Carla

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    4 Responses to “Can an attorney act as the notary on a document the attorney creates?”

    1. Teekno on August 25th, 2008 9:04 am

      The document and are registered notary public in their state.

    2. src50 on August 27th, 2008 4:12 am

      Attorney is also notary.
      The attorney is also notary.

    3. TK on August 29th, 2008 7:35 pm

      Attorney who drafted the state in the state in the state in the state in the legal instrument is also.
      The acknowledgment of one or quitclaim deed is being executed then he or quitclaim deed is also notary public in the persons executing that legal instrument.
      Attorney who drafted the persons executing that legal instrument is being executed then he or more of the persons executing that legal instrument is also notary public in the state in which the acknowledgment of the legal instrument is also notary public in the attorney.

    4. wizjp on August 30th, 2008 8:42 pm

      as long as they gain nothing or have no personal interest, it’s ok