Posted by Kenny Services - Dawn on 1/28/10 11:52am
Msg #319966

Can I notarize this for my husband?

Hi, My husband has now decided he also would like to become a notary signing agent. Can I notarize his application for him or could that become a issue? Neither of us have a problem with him going to another notary or anything, but I am just curious about this. Thank you.

Reply by jba/fl on 1/28/10 11:54am
Msg #319967

What does your state manual say? n/m

Reply by Kenny Services - Dawn on 1/28/10 11:57am
Msg #319969

Re: What does your state manual say?

It says it is not against the law and you can but there could be problems if you have a monetary interest in it. So I guess I am confused because of course if he gets business I will benefit from that :-)

Reply by Kenny Services - Dawn on 1/28/10 12:00pm
Msg #319970

Re: What does your state manual say?

I am asking because this is only an application and not like a deed or something. The manual is not that specific in terms of what is considered ok and what is not.

Reply by PAW on 1/28/10 12:05pm
Msg #319972

Re: What does your state manual say?

Even though many states do not forbid spousal notarizations, it is just about always recommended NOT to do so, so as not to create any impropriety or collusion perceptions. Remember, perception is fact in the eyes of the beholder.

Reply by Moneyman/TX on 1/28/10 12:10pm
Msg #319978

To avoid any possible issues, I would have someone else n/m

Reply by Kenny Services - Dawn on 1/28/10 12:15pm
Msg #319982

Re: To avoid any possible issues, I would have someone else

Thank you to all that replied. I was going to send him to our bank anyway to have it notarized. I was just curious about it. Thanks again!

Reply by jfs/IL on 1/28/10 12:05pm
Msg #319973

Re: What does your state manual say?

Financially speaking , you will benefit from the income and I would ask someon else! JMO

Reply by jfs/IL on 1/28/10 12:07pm
Msg #319974

Excuse my typo error

Financially speaking , you will benefit from the income and I would ask someone else! JMO

Reply by Les_CO on 1/28/10 12:09pm
Msg #319975

Sure you can….BUT you can NEVER take any money from him that he may make in the future as a NSA! This INCLUDES coins under the cushions in the couch! If I were you I’d PAY for him to go to another notary !

Reply by Kenny Services - Dawn on 1/28/10 12:12pm
Msg #319979

That was funny, and I get everyone's point. I am definately going to take your advice :-)

Reply by Susan Pecoraro on 1/28/10 12:55pm
Msg #319992

This is a question that I often come across including other relatives. Who knows them beter than you do?!! LOL. As long as they ARE who they are stating they are there should be no conflict of interest.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/28/10 1:31pm
Msg #319995

The subtleties of the posters may have escaped your notice n/m

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/28/10 1:37pm
Msg #319996

Susan, I'd have to wager this is a state-specific

issue - true, who knows them better, BUT, in FL we are not allowed...period.

Personally, I don't think it's a good idea - IMO there IS an interest by sheer virtue of the marriage.

Reply by jba/fl on 1/28/10 1:49pm
Msg #319998

Sure - and it just my opinion that I should be able to do whatever I want as long as I don't get caught or let anyone else know what I am doing.


yeah, this is sarcasm

Reply by Kenny Services - Dawn on 1/28/10 4:34pm
Msg #320032

Thank you everyone for you response, I gave my husband a buck and told him to find another notary. His pay means more to me than the $1 I gave to him. LOL

Reply by jba/fl on 1/28/10 8:13pm
Msg #320097

ROFL - that $1 was cheap way out after all! n/m