Introduction to the case
As a mobile notary in Oklahoma City, people often ask if there are rules and regulations in notary services and if any default will be considered illegal. In this video, we will be discussing 10 things that are illegal for a mobile notary in Oklahoma to do.’
1. Preparing or Drafting Legal Documents
The first thing considered illegal for a notary public to do is draft legal documents. It is not within the job description of a mobile notary in OKC to draft legal documents since they have to notarize these legal documents. Drafting is left to attorneys who are qualified to do so.
2. Giving Legal Advice
It is illegal for a mobile notary in Oklahoma to give legal advice since they are not qualified to give legal advice. The primary role of a notary public is to witness signatures and administer oaths. Their duty is not to provide legal guidance.”
3. Notarizing Documents Without Proper Identification
Another illegal thing that mobile notaries in Oklahoma are not allowed to do is notarize documents without proper identification. Before any notarization, a notary public must verify the identity of those signatories to the legal documents before notarizing the said legal documents. This is expected so that any issue of identity theft is prevented while also ensuring the integrity of the notarization process.
4. Notarizing Documents with Blank Spaces or Alterations
The fourth thing that is illegal for a notary public in OKC is notarizing a legal document with blank spaces or alterations. A mobile notary is expected to carefully go through the legal documents and ensure there are no alterations or blank spaces in a legal document before notarization. Doing so ensures that there is no fraud and the legal document will be valid and enforceable.”
5. Notarizing Documents for Family Members or Close Friends
Ethically, notaries public are expected to be impartial in the discharge of their duties, and this means that they cannot notarize legal documents for their family members or close friends. The reason is that mobile notaries in Oklahoma are not supposed to notarize. As mobile notaries, we must maintain our impartiality and avoid notarizing documents for individuals with whom we have a close personal relationship. This helps to prevent conflicts of interest and ensures that the notarization process is fair and unbiased.
6. Notarizing Documents Without a Valid Notary Commission
It is illegal for a notary public to notarize any legal document without a valid notary commission. A mobile notary in OKC is expected to have a valid and current notary commission before notarizing documents. This is important because the notarized legal documents need to be enforceable and valid, and they can only be so when authorized notarization is used.
7. Notarizing Documents with Expired or Invalid Identification
The seventh illegal thing that some mobile notary public in Oklahoma City has been found guilty of is using an invalid identification when notarizing legal documents. It is expected that the notary public takes the time to verify the identification documents of the signatories to the legal document so that any identity theft is removed and the document will be valid.”
8. Notarizing Documents for Individuals Who Are Not Physically Present
A notary public has a duty of notarizing documents for physically present people. This is a requirement so that any form of fraud is removed. But some mobile notaries go ahead to notarize a document for people who are not physically present, which is considered illegal.
9. Failing to Maintain Accurate and Complete Notary Records
Mobile notaries in Oklahoma must maintain accurate and complete notary records. The record must include the date, time, and location of the notarization, the type of document notarized, and the signer’s identity. Failure to do this is considered unethical and illegal because when issues arise, there is no proof.
10. Engaging in Unauthorized Practice of Law
Some notary public engage in unauthorized practice of law even when they are not licensed. Some mobile notaries still go ahead to give legal advice and draft legal documents, which are illegal and unethical.
Conclusion
There you have it, the illegal things you must avoid doing as a notary public in Oklahoma. As a mobile notary, you must try your best to ensure that you always stick to all notary public rules and regulations so that you make no mistakes that will be deemed illegal. Ensure that all notarizations are secure and valid. At Oklahoma Judicial Process Servers we understand that our clients need the best notary public to help them with their notarizations. To learn more about our services, visit our website at https://oklahomajudicialprocessservers.com. You can email us at info@ojpslegal.com. Call us or text us at (405) 593-3515 today. Like, share, and subscribe for more informative content. Until next time, please stay alert, and if you see a story you want us to feature, send us a message.
