What Is Personal Appearance?

The requirement that the signer be physically present before the notary at the time of notarization; a notary may not notarize a signature otherwise.

Personal Appearance across 3 exams

Personal Appearance appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

NY Notary
The requirement that the signer be physically present before the notary at the time of notarization; a notary may not notarize a signature otherwise.
CA Notary
The requirement that a signer be physically present before the notary at the moment of notarization; without it, the notary may not proceed.
PA Notary
The requirement that the signer be physically present before the notary at the time of the notarization; a notary may not notarize the signature of an absent signer.