American Samoa § 31.0321 - Disqualifications.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0321 — Disqualifications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0321. Disqualifications.
(a) A notary is disqualified from performing a notarial act if the notary: (1) is a party to or named in the document that is to be notarized; (2) will receive as a direct or indirect result any commission, fee, advantage, right, title, interest, cash, property, or other consideration exceeding in value the fees specified in section 31.0330(a); (3) is a spouse, domestic partner, ancestor, descendant, or sibling of the principal, including in-law, step, or half relatives; or (4) is an attorney who has prepared, explained, or recommended to the principal the document that is to be notarized. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a notary may collect a fee for an assignment as a signing agent if payment of that fee is not contingent upon the signing of any document.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0321
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0321 cover?
Section 31.0321 ("Disqualifications.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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