Can a Notary notarize a Certificate of Life and certify that a signer is alive? This request is sometimes presented when a signer needs to prove they are alive to collect their pension from their country of origin.
✅ If the document is simply the signer declaring they are alive, you may notarize their signature on their statement.
🚫 But if you, the Notary, are being asked to certify that the person is alive, you must refuse. Notaries are not authorized to certify that someone is alive.
👉 When in doubt, the signer may need to contact a consulate or get direction from the requesting agency before proceeding!
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