By David Thun on August 9, 2017 Updated 7-28-20 . Many Notaries have asked what to do with foreign "Proof of Life" documents that require notarizations not allowed in many U.S. jurisdictions. Here are answers to frequently asked questions that come up with these documents. What Is A Proof Of Life Document? A "Proof of Life" document or "Life Certificate" is a form used by foreign governments and institutions to qualify pensioners and other beneficiaries living abroad for financial benefits. These forms often include instructions that the document must be presented to a Notary, and sometimes ask the Notary to certify that the person named in the document is currently living. Can I Notarize A Proof Of Life Document? Not always. It depends on what it’s asking you to do and the state you are commissioned in. Some proof of life documents simply require the individual named in the document to have their signature notarized with a standard act such as a jura...
Throughout the various phases of any Real Estate transaction, a Notary Signing Agent/NSA has no involvement in the drawing or negotiations of contract-terms. And a Notary Signing Agent does not provide legal or tax advice or explain the contract terms. These are the functions handled by the Attorney. A Notary Public is not an Attorney. And, a lthough an attorney can also function as a notary-public. There are several reasons one would want to hire an independent neutral-third-party for the 'loan signing' event. Primarily to keep checks and balances by having each stakeholder operate withing their regularly conducted activities. And, because the culmination of the transaction involves getting the signing right--which is the major-function of a Notary Signing Agent. A Notary Signing Agent/N SA is a vetted-public-servant who has completed the specific-training and certification specialized for guiding 'You' the client through a 'Loan-package' which can be upward...