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Can an attorney act as the notary on a document the attorney creates?

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gwl1313 asked:


For example, can an attorney notarize a living will made for a client? I know notaries cannot be a party to the contract, will, etc., but the attorney is merely drafting the document.

So, can an attorney be the notary on a document he drafts for a client?

Cindy

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    No Responses to “Can an attorney act as the notary on a document the attorney creates?”

    1. Teekno on October 11th, 2009 7:48 am

      Sure, as long as they aren’t a signatory to the document and are a registered notary public in their state.

    2. src50 on October 14th, 2009 12:47 pm

      Only if the attorney is also a notary.

    3. TK on October 17th, 2009 1:05 pm

      Yes. If the attorney who drafted the POA or Living Will or Intervivos Trust or Quitclaim Deed is also a notary public in the state in which the legal instrument is being executed, then he or she can take the acknowledgment of one or more of the persons executing that legal instrument.

    4. wizjp on October 20th, 2009 8:41 am

      as long as they gain nothing or have no personal interest, it’s ok