Posted by Samuel Graham on 6/22/10 9:10pm
Msg #342037

Notary

Fs 117.107[11] states that i can't sign a document for Father, Mother, Sister, Brother,Daughter or Son, But my Sister-N-Law needs a power of attorney done Am i ok with notarizing this document?

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/22/10 9:16pm
Msg #342038

I would advise against notarizing for any family member even if they aren't covered under the statutes - especially a POA. Could come back to bite you in the butt.

Reply by aurelio/FL on 6/22/10 9:52pm
Msg #342039

Here's how I look at it

Will it make any difference to you whether or not the person signs it? If so, then you shouldn't notarize.

For example, my stepmother wanted to sign a document designating my grandmother as authorized to consent to medical treatment for my young sister. Even though I am not prohibited from notarizing my step-mother's signature, in this case I declined to notarize, because I would get a benefit from notarizing it - the peace of mind that my sister would receive appropriate medical attention in my step-mother's absence.

But, it's a case by case basis. I have notarized my step-mother's signature on other miscellaneous documents, such as an application to join the DAR. When doing so I always hand-wrote a statement that "affiant is not related to me within the prohibited degree set forth in F.S. 117.107(11)" or something to that effect.

Do what you feel comfortable with, keeping in mind that you can not notarize if you have a beneficial interest in the document.

Reply by MichiganAl on 6/22/10 10:13pm
Msg #342040

In my opinion, even the slightest appearance of possible conflict should be avoided. Even if you're right in the end, someone could still try to drag you through a fight, conflict, lawsuit, whatever. Set them up with another colleague in the area.

Reply by Jim/AL on 6/22/10 10:50pm
Msg #342052

Agree, be safe and find another notary. n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 6/22/10 10:56pm
Msg #342053

Pay $10 and feel great about all.
Save $10 and wonder?

No brainer!

Reply by LKT/CA on 6/23/10 1:23pm
Msg #342128

<<<Pay $10 and feel great about all. Save $10 and wonder? No brainer!>>>

Samuel, in a nutshell this advice by far gets right to the bottom line, in less than 20 words......HEED this wisdom!!!

Reply by jba/fl on 6/23/10 1:43pm
Msg #342132

Darn it! The goal should always be 10 words or less!

another failure.

poo!

Reply by LKT/CA on 6/23/10 3:45pm
Msg #342176

LOL!! n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 6/22/10 11:01pm
Msg #342054

PAW is 10 miles from you -

Don't you thnk it is time to begin to network a bit with someone in your area? Think of the opportunity to meet another with vast experience and knowledge....truly worth the $10 and more.

Work smart, not hard.

Reply by jba/fl on 6/22/10 11:07pm
Msg #342055

Where are you located? I don't see you listed in the zip

the state has you living. I would guess you need to also update your address with the state as well.

Reply by Notarysigner on 6/23/10 1:20am
Msg #342061

Re: Where are you located? I don't see you listed in the zip

Beverly Hills, FL

Reply by jba/fl on 6/23/10 7:18am
Msg #342076

no, James, not. Finish your search... n/m

Reply by Notarysigner on 6/23/10 9:45am
Msg #342101

Re: Where are you located? I don't see you listed in the zip

I meant to say Beverley Hills, Ca

Reply by jba/fl on 6/23/10 9:57am
Msg #342103

James: are you Samuel? Or are you James? Samuel

lists as being in FL - but does not show in NR's database under find a notary at that zip code. The state site says Beverly Hills, FL, so, either he has moved, or posted as a guest, but a guest still has to have an account and will be listed by zip code.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/23/10 10:15am
Msg #342107

Re: James: are you Samuel? Or are you James? Samuel

he may have chosen not to be found in the database.
Do a search for me and you won't find me. Only way to find my profile is by clicking on my link.

Reply by Notarysigner on 6/23/10 10:24am
Msg #342110

Sorry..wrong Birth Date: xx/30/xx n/m

Reply by Notarysigner on 6/23/10 10:17am
Msg #342108

I was trying to get him to answer by using Sylvia CSI..

techniques that obviously I haven't got the handle on just yet.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 6/23/10 10:22am
Msg #342109

Re: I was trying to get him to answer by using Sylvia CSI..

ROFL James!

He is listed on the NNA's list

Juls I sent you an e-mail

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 6/23/10 3:37am
Msg #342062

Sounds like a great 'excuse' to network! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 6/23/10 6:48am
Msg #342073

Samuel, I used to be a proponent of

not being so concerned about notarizing for family members if the document did not include anything to do with the notary.

However, I have reversed my thoughts on that.

Don't get yourself into anything like that. It's just not worth it.

Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 6/23/10 7:53pm
Msg #342239

...depends on the POA, at least that's the way I look at it.

If its for your sister-n-law, and it is NOT forbidden by your state laws, then why not?

Go for it.