Posted by Erika Murillo on 6/13/07 12:13am
Msg #194827
Notarizing a signed document - in CA
I haven't notarized in a while, so im rusty. Can someone please help?
I've been asked to notarize a sign document from 2003. This person got two witness to verify she was the signer and also had the document signed. She now wants it to be notarized. Can I notarized something already signed? Please advice. Thank you.
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Reply by Lee/AR on 6/13/07 6:02am
Msg #194830
Safest way: Have person sign it again and notarize as of date person appeared before you & signed it (the 2nd time).
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/13/07 6:05am
Msg #194831
if it is an acknowledgment, then it is fine to notarize. She is just acknowledging to you that she is the one who signed the document.
If it is a jurat, then she must sign the document in front of you, so have her sign it again in your presence.
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Reply by Joe Ewing on 6/13/07 8:23am
Msg #194839
So the client signed the document 4 years ago in front of 2 witnesses. Brenda's answer is correct. Resigning it is unnecessary unless the statement of particulars requires that you give the signer an oath or affirmation. The document can be acknowledged with proper ID and a signature in your journal. Obviously the signature in your journal should match the one on the document.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 6/13/07 8:29am
Msg #194840
**Brenda's answer is correct. **
Thanks. However, it was Sylvia "channeling" me. 
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Reply by Calnotary on 6/13/07 8:29am
Msg #194841
That wasn't Brenda,Joe that was our lovely Sylvia!! n/m
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Reply by Joe Ewing on 6/13/07 8:44am
Msg #194846
Re: That wasn't Brenda,Joe that was our lovely Sylvia!!
Oops sorry Sylvia it's a little early for me in Socal. I have to wake my kid up to start getting ready for school at 5:30. Last night I had a midnight notary assignment that lasted till 2pm this morning. A cup of coffee should help.
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/13/07 8:50am
Msg #194847
Re: That wasn't Brenda,Joe that was our lovely Sylvia!!
S'okay Joe. Brenda and I look so much alike and sound so much alike we could be twins LOL
(Must be the pearls, Brenda)
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Reply by Erika_CA on 6/13/07 2:09pm
Msg #194913
Thank you all! This was very helpful.
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