All Notaries are not Attorneys and only Attorneys can give legal advice. Be sure the notary you use is qualified to give proper advice. E-mail your questions or go to the Legal Research Page . An affidavit is when you swear or affirm in writing before a Notary or public officer to certain facts. The seal should be affixed on documents which need to be effective outside of Louisiana and on documents submitted to the Office of Motor Vehicles.
Notaries affix a seal or a stamp as a way of demonstrating the document is the original.
Attorneys can give advice on legal matters, prepare documents, and represent you in Court on those matters you retain them on. As Notary they can authenticate the documents they draft and execute for you. Members of the Louisiana Bar Association are required to take a minimum of 15 hours per year of continuing education. Be sure to ask if the Notary you consult can give legal advice. Some notaries are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.