Really Real-Real Estate ( park slope, brooklyn )

before any signature may lawfully be notarized, one all important event must occur; the signer must appear in person before the notary public. this is the only way the notary can properly identify the signer and verify that he/she is signing the document willingly, and with a full understanding of its purpose and effect.

this personal appearance must be made at the time of the notarization-not before and not after- in new york state. the persoanl appearance means face to face in the same room. a telephone call does not constitute a personal appearance. nope, no way. in other words, personal appearance means:

more than under the same roof and within earshot. it means where the notary and each signer are face to face in the same room to see each other in the face, and communicate with all concerned.