Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Notary Signatrure - Date of Signing

Is it legal and proper for a Notary to add the date for a client after a client has left the building? (the client forget to put the date down)

DATED this ___ day of July, 2009

__(signed)__________

Client Name

Subscribed and sworn to me this __10th__ day of July, 2009

_____(signed)_________

Notary's Name

State of xxxxxx

My commission expires xx/xx/xx (NOTARY STAMP)

This is on a declaration for a lawsuit.


Asked on 7/15/09, 1:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Notary Signatrure - Date of Signing

I see no problem with the notary doing that if, in fact, it is the correct date. You might compare the signature to the date and signature in the notary's ledger to make sure that the date is accurate. The notary is not altering the signature which the notary is acknowledging. (Perhaps my colleagues might have a different view.)

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Answered on 7/15/09, 2:31 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Notary Signatrure - Date of Signing

Improper? Yes if it not the correct date. If it is misused in some way for fraud or harm, then you can take action.

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Answered on 7/15/09, 2:37 pm


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