Can a Notary Public notarize their own signature on a document?

A Notary Public is not permitted to notarize their own signature on a document due to the inherent conflict of interest this would create. The role of a notary is to act as an impartial witness to the signing of documents, providing assurance that the individuals signing are doing so willingly and are who they claim to be. When a notary attempts to notarize their own signature, they are placing themselves in a position where their impartiality is compromised, as they have a personal interest in the document being executed.

The rules governing notarial acts emphasize the necessity for the notary to remain neutral and free from any interest in the transaction to maintain the integrity of the notarial process. This is why the act of notarizing one's own signature is prohibited and considered improper practice.