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Apr 24, 2023 notarial law attorney discipline code of professional responsibility supreme court legal ethics

Notarizing Without a Commission: Supreme Court Discipline for Lawyers

Learn the disciplinary consequences for Philippine lawyers who notarize documents without a valid commission, based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 3, 2016 notarial authority clerk of court verification forum shopping civil procedure philippine supreme court

Clerk of Court Notarial Authority: Scope and Limits in Philippine Legal Proceedings

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that clerks of court may notarize only matters related to their official functions, not private pleadings.

Nov 10, 2004 notarial powers clerks of court administrative law notary public gross misconduct

Clerks of Court as Notaries: Limits on Ex Officio Notarial Powers

Clerks of court are ex officio notaries, but their notarial powers extend only to official duties—not private documents.

Feb 9, 2000 notarial law judicial ethics property disputes administrative case ex officio notary

When Judges Notarize: Limits on Ex Officio Notarial Powers in Property Cases

A judge's unauthorized notarization of a private property document leads to a fine, clarifying ex officio notarial limits.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.