Who Can Notarize a Will? An Official Notary List for Wills
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According to research, a notary public is the professional you seek when you want to notarize a will. However, whether a will actually needs to be notarized is another question and depends on the rules and regulations of your local state.
Join us in the article below as we dive deeper into exploring the topic of wills.
Who Can Legally Notarize a Will?
We mentioned a notary public first, so let’s discuss these professionals now.
Notaries are able to notarize a self-proving affidavit. This document can then be attached to a will. The “affidavit and will” combo is a solid option for validating evidence in legal proceedings.
Other legal notaries who can notarize wills include:
- A lawyer with the power to notarize a will for estate planning.
- A court-approved notary. These are professionals who are sought after by a court to perform notary services.
Can I Notarize My Own Will?
The simple answer is no. One cannot notarize one’s own will. This is because impartial third parties must notarize documents. Therefore, a notary public cannot be a signer of the document or a notary.
However, here is a list of things you can do with your own will:
- Consult with an estate lawyer. They can help you create a will and ensure it is legally sound.
- Sign your will in the presence of two witnesses.
- Seek out a notary public to add a self-proving affidavit to your will.
As this topic can be a bit confusing, let’s also answer the question, “Can a notary sign a will?
Essentially, they can but should not sign as a witness on the document. They can, however, do so if the laws of their state allow it.
How Much Does it Cost to Notarize a Will?
The cost of notarizing a will depends on your geographical location. Even in the U.S., the cost of wills will change depending on the state in which you live.
However, we can give you a general price for notarizing wills. In the U.S., you can pay anywhere between $5 and $25 per signature.
It’s important to remember that each state has laws regarding how much it is to notarize a will. So, make sure to call your notary public and ask them how much they charge for their services.
Titan for Effortless Will RON
Thanks for reading our short article on notarizing wills. With the increase of Remote Online Notarization (RON) services, many companies have upgraded their operations to accommodate this digital move.
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Our no-code platform integrates directly into Salesforce to make notary processes secure, accessible to users, and effortless. Notaries can even track all their tasks and interactions in Salesforce.
For example, notaries get notified every time someone views, voids, or signs a document. Titan also updates Salesforce records with data from the document’s input fields once signing is completed.
In this digital-first era, there is no need to add legal complexities or endure long processes to get a will notarized. It’s time to go 100% online, reduce in-person meetings, and notarize wills from anywhere in the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can notarize a will in NJ?
A notary public or lawyer can notarize a will in New Jersey (NJ).
Who can notarize a will in Texas?
A notary public can notarize a will in Texas.
Who can notarize a will in Florida?
A will can be notarized by a notary public in Florida.
Who can notarize a will in Virginia?
A notary public can notarize a will in Virginia.
