Damaged documents
If a document is slightly damaged, but still in reasonable shape - with the wording still clear, it would probably be okay to notarize it upon request. However, if a document has fallen into more than one piece, or was taped together, have whomever is in charge recreate the document. Or, you could photocopy the damaged document and put a FRESH signature on it. If a document gets damaged after the notarization, its up to the document custodian if they want to redraw and renotarize it.