The notary's name or the notary's spouse's name appears on the document as a party. The notary or the notary's spouse has a direct beneficial interest. The notary is notarizing his or her own signature or the signature of the notary's spouse.
bene-. a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin, where it meant âwellâ: benediction. Origin of bene-. combining form of bene (adv.) well (< *dwenÄ), akin to bonus good (< *dwenos)
benÂ·eÂ·fiÂ·cial. adj. 1. Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous: a trade agreement beneficial to all countries. 2. Law Involving the receipt of funds, property, or other benefits, as from an insurance policy or trust.