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Notary Is Not an Attorney: Signer Acknowledgment Template (Simple)

Signer acknowledges the notary is not a lawyer, did not give legal advice, and did not choose or explain the document.

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Simple: a 1โ€“2 page short form with just the core terms.

This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state. Notary duties, journal requirements, certificate wording, ID rules and fees are set by each state's notary law and commissioning official. Use your state's required certificate wording and journal format where one is prescribed.
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Parties

Signing order: Signer โ†’ Notary Public. Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. Signer
2. Notary Public

Signature, date and name fields are added for every signer automatically.

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Signature, initials (every page) and date fields are placed for each party. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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How to use this Notary Is Not an Attorney: Signer Acknowledgment template

  1. Answer the guided questions. Your name and company fill in automatically from your profile.
  2. Pick the governing state and complete the [STATE-SPECIFIC] blanks. Switch optional clauses on or off.
  3. Check the live preview, then create the document. Signature, initial and date fields are placed for each party.
  4. Review the fields and send. Each party signs in order, and everyone gets the signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Notary Is Not an Attorney: Signer Acknowledgment template free?

Yes. You can fill it in, download it and send it for electronic signature with a free E-Sign Auto account.

Is an electronically signed Notary Is Not an Attorney: Signer Acknowledgment legally binding?

In the U.S., the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws generally give e-signatures the same effect as handwritten ones. Check your state's rules.

Does this template work in my state?

It is a generic, state-neutral starting point. Pick your governing state and complete every blank marked [STATE-SPECIFIC]. This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Who signs, and in what order?

Signer, then Notary Public. Each signer gets a secure link in that order, with signature, initial and date fields already placed.