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Mar 11, 2019 notarial law legal ethics notary public administrative case supreme court

Notarial Law Personal Appearance Requirement and Consequences of Non-Compliance

The Supreme Court explains why personal appearance before a notary public is mandatory, and the penalties for violating the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice.

Apr 2, 2018 notarial practice administrative law 2004 rules on notarial practice residence certificate supreme court legal ethics

Notarial Standards and Valid ID: The 2004 Rules Apply Prospectively, Not Retroactively

A lawyer cannot be disciplined for notarizing a deed using CTCs when the old notarial law, not the 2004 Rules, applied at the time.

Mar 14, 2018 notarial law legal ethics notary public administrative liability philippine law

Upholding Integrity in Notarial Duties: The Consequences of Negligence

Notaries must strictly comply with their duties under the Notarial Law; negligence can lead to administrative liability and loss of commission.

Feb 5, 2018 notarial practice legal ethics administrative case notary public revised administrative code

Notarizing a Spouse's Document: When Prior Law Allowed It

A lawyer notarized his wife's affidavit in 2002. The Court explains why no misconduct under the then-applicable notarial law.

Nov 11, 2013 notarial practice legal ethics attorney discipline code of professional responsibility philippine law

Attorney Accountability: Honesty in Legal Practice and Notarial Duties

A Supreme Court ruling holds a lawyer liable for notarial law violations and falsehood, underscoring the personal accountability of notaries and the duty of honesty.

Nov 25, 2008 notarial law code of professional responsibility administrative case notary public special power of attorney legal ethics

Notarizing Without the Affiant: A Lawyer's One-Year Suspension and the Rules on Personal Appearance

A notary public who notarizes a document without the affiant's personal appearance violates the Notarial Law and faces suspension.

Jul 2, 2002 notarial law administrative law notary public legal ethics supreme court ruling

Notarial Duties and Consequences for Negligence in Document Authentication

A notary's failure to record notarized documents violates the Notarial Law and warrants suspension. This case explains the rules.

Feb 9, 2000 notarial law notary public legal ethics administrative case verification supreme court

Notarial Duty and Due Diligence: Attorneys Cannot Notarize Documents They Sign for Others

A lawyer who signs a verification for clients and then notarizes it violates the Notarial Law. The Supreme Court explains the limits of a notary's duties.