May I notarize my spouse’s signature? May I notarize for my spouse’s business? May I notarize for my relatives?

There is no specific prohibition against notarizing a spouse’s or relative’s signature or notarizing for a spouse’s business. However, notarizations should not be performed by a notary public who is a party to the instrument or financially or beneficially interested in the transaction. The facts in each situation will determine whether the notary’s action was proper.