Can you certify a copy of a passport? Join Marylyn as she explains the specific rules for handling this common request. • Answer: Check your state laws first to confirm if you are authorized to certify copies of original documents like passports. • Answer: You must always have the original passport present to verify the copy is an accurate reproduction. Stay tuned for a quick daily thought to keep you inspired and remember to subscribe for more tips.

Show Notes:
• Confirm your state permits notaries to certify copies before proceeding with a passport request.
• Ensure the original document is in your possession during the entire certification process.

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Join Marylyn as she tackles a tricky "Good Question" about what to do when a client presents a document that is already signed. • Answer: You must ensure the signer personally appears and verbally acknowledges their signature before you complete the certificate. • Answer: Unlike an oath, the signature does not have to be made in your presence, but the verbal acknowledgment is mandatory. Stick around for a quick daily thought on integrity and make sure to subscribe for more tips!

Show Notes:
• The signer must personally appear and verbally acknowledge their pre-existing signature.
• Pre-signed documents are acceptable for acknowledgments only if the signer confirms the act to the notary.

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Can you handle your employer's documents without crossing ethical lines? Join Marylyn as she clarifies the rules for handling "The Boss's Paperwork" in this quick episode.

• Answer: Most states allow notarizing for an employer provided you have no direct financial or beneficial interest in the transaction.
• Answer: Always maintain your role as an impartial witness regardless of your professional relationship with the signer.

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Show Notes:
• Verify that you have no personal financial interest in the document beyond your regular salary.
• Always prioritize state notary laws over employer demands to ensure a legal notarization.

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In this episode of Good Question, Marylyn explains the essential steps for notarizing documents for blind signers with confidence and care. • Answer: Read the document aloud to the signer or ensure they have had it read to them to guarantee full knowledge of the contents. • Answer: Clearly document the specific communication method used in your notary journal to protect all parties. Stay tuned for a quick daily thought on professional kindness and make sure to subscribe for more notary tips!

Show Notes:
• Read documents aloud to blind signers to ensure they fully understand the transaction before signing.
• Record the specific method of document communication in your notary journal for legal protection.

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In this episode, Marylyn explains exactly how to handle documents when signers are in different locations. • Answer: Each notary only completes a separate certificate for the individual signer they personally witness. • Answer: Ensure the document provides enough space or attachments for multiple certificates to reflect different venues. End with a daily thought on professional precision and subscribe for more tips.

Show Notes:
• Each notary must only certify the signature of the person physically appearing before them during a split signing.
• A split signing requires separate notary blocks or certificates to correctly reflect different dates and locations.

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How do you handle a verbal ceremony without fumbling your words? Marylyn breaks down the essential steps for successfully administering the oath in today's quick session. • Answer: Ensure the signer understands they are swearing or affirming to the truth of the document under penalty of perjury. • Answer: Always ask for an audible "Yes" or "I do" to satisfy legal requirements. Stick around for a daily thought on integrity and remember to subscribe for more tips.

Show Notes:
• The oath requires an audible, affirmative response from the signer to be legally binding.
• Always verify the signer's identity and willingness before starting the official verbal ceremony.

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Ever wondered if you can notarize a document that is missing a date? Join Marylyn as she clarifies the rules for The Undated Document. • Answer: You may notarize a document with a missing date, but your notarial certificate must always reflect the actual date of the act. • Answer: Ensure the signer is aware of the blank space and never fill in the document date yourself. Don't miss today's daily thought on staying prepared and be sure to subscribe for more notary tips!

Show Notes:
• You can notarize undated documents as long as your certificate contains the actual date of notarization.
• Confirm the signer knows the document is undated before you perform the act.

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In this episode, Marylyn clarifies the common confusion surrounding which ink color you should use during a signing. • Answer: Most states allow blue or black ink, but always verify your specific state laws or agency requirements to ensure compliance. • Answer: Blue ink is often the preferred choice because it makes it easier to distinguish an original signature from a photocopy. We wrap up with a daily thought on professional consistency and invite you to subscribe for more notary tips!

Show Notes:
• Verify state statutes or agency instructions to see if a specific ink color like black is mandatory.
• Using blue ink is a best practice to help identify original documents versus copies.

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Ever come across a document that doesn't state where the notarization is happening? Marylyn explains how to handle a missing venue in this quick "Good Question" session. • Answer: You must manually add the state and county where the signing actually takes place to ensure the act is legal. • Answer: Never leave the venue blank as it is a mandatory element for a valid notarial certificate. Stay tuned for a quick daily thought on accuracy and don't forget to subscribe for more tips!

Show Notes:
• Always fill in the state and county where the notarization occurs if the venue is missing.
• A complete notarial certificate requires a venue to be legally valid.

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In this episode, Marylyn addresses the critical steps you must take when a signer appears to be under duress or coercion. Knowing how to handle a pressured signer is essential for protecting the integrity of your notarial acts. • Answer: Stop the signing immediately if the signer shows signs of being forced or does not understand the document. • Answer: Attempt to speak with the signer privately to confirm they are acting of their own free will. Stay tuned for a quick daily thought on professional integrity and remember to subscribe for more tips.

Show Notes:
• Learn to identify signs of duress and your obligation to refuse a signature under pressure.
• Discover the importance of private communication to verify a signer's willingness.

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