
The parties must be easily perceived according to the description.

Because it is a contract, it is important to get the promissory note in writing when it's established so it is valid and enforceable. If you have borrowed money from someone and promised to pay them back, then you have taken part in the creation of a promissory note, even if it wasn't initially in writing.

To avoid future disagreements about the licitness of promissory notes, businesses may opt to have the promissory notes witnessed and confirmed by notary publics even if some state laws don't demand it. It is mandatory to have all individuals involved sign the note because it states absolute stipulations to pay certain amounts of money, under certain terms and conditions. Promissory notes are legal documents and legally enforceable because they include the terms and conditions by which money is to be compensated from one party to another. Without any witnesses, this important clause won’t be present if notarization seeks to take the place of witnesses.Does a promissory note have to be notarized? A valid promissory note only needs the signatures of the participating parties involved in the agreement, not necessitating acknowledgment or being witnessed by a notary public to be legitimate. Having a legally valid, witnessed will means the document will contain an attestation clause. When this happens, the will in question may become subject to specific problems.įor example, the signature of a notary public does not take the place of a competent witness by law.

In some cases, people have wills notarized under the mistaken belief that doing so overrides the need for two witnesses to sign the will.

“What if I had my will notarized anyway?” If you’re a student in California who is studying to become a Notary Public, it’s always best to consult with an attorney for additional information. A will in California does not “need” notarization. The state of California, however, does require that two, non-beneficiary witnesses sign the will. Students contact us and ask us if notarizing a will is required in their state.
