How to Notarize Divorce Papers
In most states in the country a variety of documents associated with divorce cases needed to "verified." Verification means that these documents not only need to be signed in front of a notary but sworn to in front of that official as well. Notaries not only attest to the identity of a signer but are also able to administer oaths. Examples of these documents include divorce petitions and financial affidavits.
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Prepare the necessary divorce document. For example, if you intend to commence a divorce case, the petition is drafted. If you are dealing with issues pertaining to property and debt, a financial affidavit is prepared.
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Draft within the document in question the necessary verification. The verification is placed at the end of the document. Standard verification language is:
"The undersigned hereby verifies on her oath that she read the above and foregoing document and that the same is true and correct to the best of her knowledge and belief."
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Insert a line directly after the verification on which you will place your signature with a notary as a witness. Include a signature line for the notary as well.
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Schedule an appointment with a notary. You can find a notary at your bank. If you are represented by legal counsel, she will have a notary in her office whom you may call.
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Swear on your oath in front of the notary that you have reviewed the divorce document and that the information is accurate to the best of your belief.
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Sign the document. Following your oath and signature, the notary will also sign the document and place her stamp.
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