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I have a mechanics release lien that all my subcontractors have to sign. The contract is between their company and the construction company where I am an officer and stockholder. My signature is not on the contract or release lien. Can I notarize that contract?
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Personal knowledge means that the notary is certain that the signer has the identity claimed, which requires much more than a mere acquaintance. To use a credible witness to verify the identity of the signer, the credible witness must be personally known to both the signer and notary.

It’s possible to get a notarized document that involves you in illegal activity or one that is not enforceable under your state’s laws and is therefore useless. It’s entirely up to you to know what you're signing because notaries will not provide legal advice.

Official identification: The notary will ask for identification to verify that you really are who you say you are. You’ll need official identification with a photograph—a driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued ID will typically do the trick, although requirements vary from state ...

A notary is supposed to ensure that all signatures on a document are legitimate.

Identity verification: A notary requires identification from anybody signing a document, and will record details about the identification documents used by each individual.
Willing signers: Notaries look for signs o...