Just wonderring...I thought to notarize a statement, the "stater" had to be present to vouch for the reliability of the information. So if I sent an email, can the recipient notarize it and use it as fact without my consent??
2006-12-18 05:24:22 · 3 answers · asked by Trina H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
An email, to the best of my knowledge, cannot be notarized. You are correct. In order for something to be notarized the stater has to be there to verify that it is in fact his/her statement and that person also has to provide proof of identity, and must sign it in person.
2006-12-18 05:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lola 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't notarize an e-mail message. However, e-mail in many states, especially those that have passed the UCITA or UETA (or some version thereof) is just as good as a written and signed document. Make certain that you print it with complete headers and footers.
2006-12-18 14:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't clear what you mean. What is "notarized" is the act of signing of a document, to emphasize its formality and legitimacy. This varies by state: a will's attestation clause (witnesses' signatures) is notarized in NY but not in CA; the testator's signature is notarized in Louisiana (and in much of Europe) but not in other states.
One could, I suppose, attest to an e-mail thusly: "I hereby affirm that I sent the following e-mail message on [such and such a date]". [signed]
["subscribed and sworn before me this __ day of __ 2006 at [city] [state]." ___ Notary Public. My commission expires __ [seal, except in NY where notary seals are superfluous]
Military JAGs and US consuls also notarize documents, with a slightly different procedure.
2006-12-18 13:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋