LOUISIANA NOTARY GLOSSARY

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

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MEANING

Personal appearance means the signer participates before the notary in the manner required for the act. In-person and legally authorized remote appearance have different rules; an ordinary phone or video call is not enough.

IN PRACTICE

For an in-person act, arrange for the signer and notary to meet as the document requires. For remote work, confirm the notary has RON authorization and the act is eligible.

OFFICIAL SOURCES.

NEXT STEP

CHECK THE DETAILS.

Confirm the document, signer, ID, witness, and location details before a signing.

DIRECTORY & GUIDES

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

Notaries listed here are independent professionals. A time request is not a booking; the notary must confirm availability, fees, and the appointment directly. Listings do not imply our endorsement.

Guides are general information, not legal advice. Public landmarks are orientation points, not a notary office or an approved signing venue. Confirm current requirements with the receiving party.