If a deed has been notarized and the person did not record it before the expiration date, can a Notary re-stamp it to validate it? — E.P., Indiana
It is unclear what you mean by “expiration date.” We suggest that you contact an attorney before you or any other Notary re-notarizes the deed. As a Notary, you are not authorized to offer legal advice regarding what steps are required to ensure a deed is valid.
For more information, please see our article “Avoiding the unauthorized practice of law.”
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