In a residential lease of over a year, what document is generally not necessary?

In the context of a residential lease that lasts more than a year, a notary seal is generally not a necessary requirement. The key aspect of lease agreements for residential properties is that they must often be in writing to be enforceable, particularly if the lease is for a duration longer than one year as per the Statute of Frauds. While a written lease agreement is indeed required, and signatures from both parties are important to demonstrate mutual consent and agreement to the terms, the involvement of a notary public is not typically mandated for leases in residential real estate transactions.

Notary seals are often associated with documents that require legal verification and may be more relevant in certain transactions involving deeds, wills, or other legal instruments, rather than residential leases. Therefore, while a notary might serve a function in some contexts, it is not a standard requirement for the validity of a residential lease agreement exceeding one year.