Posted by Steven Pearce on 9/29/08 9:04am
Msg #265673
Notarize a Chinese Doc?
I don't advertise as a notary public, but I received an e-mail asking me if I could do a one page doc in Chinese. All I could do was to suggest they try a consulate, embassy or translator. I also suggested they try a lawyer if all else fails, as they might have contacts to handle these kinds of situations.
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Reply by PAW on 9/29/08 9:17am
Msg #265675
How it would be handled in Florida
I don't know what OR has to say about it, but in FLorida, the Governor's Reference Manual for Notaries provides the following guidance:
For a person who is signing a document written in a foreign language not understood by the notary:
Remember, you are not responsible for the contents of the document, but you need to exercise caution in this situation. Follow these recommendations:
Make sure that you can communicate verbally with the document signer or that a qualified, trustworthy translator is present.
Determine, if possible, that the document is complete.
Check the document for a notarial certificate. If the document does not have a notarial certificate, ask the document signer for instructions. If he directs you which notarial act is appropriate for his document, proceed by adding the correct certificate and completing the notarization. If he does not know, refuse to notarize.
Complete the notarial certificate in English. The certificate may be translated into the language of the document, but the translated certificate should not be signed and sealed by the notary.
If you are unsure about the notarization, you should refuse to notarize.
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