What type of document may require a loose notarial certificate?

A loose notarial certificate is used when a document does not contain the required notarial language or wording necessary for the notary's acknowledgment or verification process. This situation typically arises when the document itself is created without notary provisions, meaning there is no section that clearly states the notary's role or reflects the formal acknowledgment required by law. In such cases, a notary can attach a separate certificate that includes the necessary notarial wording, thereby validating the signing of the original document and confirming the identity of the signers.

In contrast, formal rental agreements, property title changes, and court decisions typically contain provisions that outline the notarial requirements within the document itself, making a loose certificate unnecessary. These types of documents are usually crafted with an understanding of what is needed for notarization, thus providing the appropriate freedom to notaries without having to resort to using a separate certificate.