Foreign Language Documents

Know Notary with Eddie Montes Travis · Nov 2, 2026 · 1m

Know Notary with Eddie Montes Travis — Season 2, Episode 29: Foreign Language Documents

Can you notarize a document written in a language you don't read? Eddie Montes Travis explains the exact rules for direct signer communication, English notarial certificates, and blank-space checks.

Show Notes & Key Takeaways:

You do not need to read or understand the foreign language body of a document—your duty is to verify identity, willingness, and completeness.

You must be able to communicate directly with the signer without relying on a translator, and the notarial certificate itself must be in a…