[not a serious question] Can I notarize documents without an advocate?

[Rapideagle7749]

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Rapideagle7749
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April 19, 2025 at 3:20 am

I know this is a lame question but it was in my head for few weeks. So, I’ve noticed that when people get affidavits or agreements notarized, sometimes there’s a part where it says “Identified by me” and it’s signed by an advocate. Then, it’s countersigned by a public notary or executive magistrate.

I’m wondering, do I really need an advocate to draft the document or identify me for notarization? Can I just draft the document myself and take it to a public notary or executive magistrate? Would they still notarize it without the advocate’s signature?

Also, what’s the role of the advocate in this process, exactly? Is it just to identify the person signing the document, or do they play a bigger part in the notarization process?

And, practically speaking, what are the charges associated with each scenario? If I hire an advocate to draft and identify me, what would be the typical costs? And if I do it myself, what would be the costs for notarization?

Can you help clarify this for me?
Sorry if you find this question lame. Please ignore.

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[Amanlion701]

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Amanlion701
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April 19, 2025 at 4:57 am

Yes.
Don’t need an advocate, advocate will sign if they’ve drafted.

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[Primeowl5754]

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Primeowl5754
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April 19, 2025 at 4:59 am

Advocate signs and verifies only if you are his /her client. That is to give comfort to the notary as notary is signing on the strength of advocate identifying you and the onus is on the Advocate to prove that you signed in his presence

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