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Feb 18, 2015 notarial practice clerks of court administrative law grave misconduct ex officio notary

Limits on Notarial Powers: Balancing Public Service and Official Duty

The Supreme Court clarifies when clerks of court may act as ex officio notaries and when they overstep their authority.

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.

Jan 28, 2003 legal-ethics notary-public judicial-authority sc-circular-1-90 administrative-case judges

Judicial Authority and Limits: A Judge's Jurisdiction After Temporary Reassignment

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on a judge's notarial powers, the limits of judicial authority, and the importance of following SC Circular No. 1-90.

Jul 17, 2001 clerks of court notarial powers administrative law notary public administrative case

Clerks of Court Scope of Notarial Powers and Limits on Authority

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that clerks of court may notarize only documents related to official duties, not private matters.

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.