A Nebraska notary must avoid any conflicts of interest to maintain the integrity of the notarial process. If a notary has a personal interest in the outcome of a document, they should decline to notarize it to prevent any appearance of bias or undue influence.
In Nebraska, the notary must witness the signer physically present when performing a notarization. Notarizing documents via video call is not permissible under Nebraska law unless specific remote notarization rules are in place, which generally require additional procedures and authorizations.
If a Nebraska notary makes an error in completing a notarial certificate, the proper action is to attach a new notarial certificate with the correct information. Cross-outs or corrections on a certificate can lead to issues with the document’s validity and clarity.
In Nebraska, a notary performing their duties as part of their official government position cannot charge a fee for notarizations. Fees are typically allowed when a notary is acting in a private capacity outside of their official duties.
If a Nebraska notary knows that a document contains false information, they should refuse to notarize it and document the situation in their journal. Notarizing documents with false information can lead to legal consequences for both the notary and the parties involved.
