3 Questions to Ask Before You Notarize a Foreign-Language Document

While it’s possible to notarize a document written in a foreign language, it’s very important to take steps to ensure you aren’t being misled about the document’s content or the signer’s intentions before you proceed. Here are three important questions to ask before notarizing.

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Identifying Signers: A Notary’s Greatest Challenge

“Can I accept this ID?” “My signer doesn’t look like the photo on her ID.” “What if the ID is expired?” Of all the questions Notaries ask the National Notary Association, the most common involve issues with verifying signers’ identities.

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Notary Tip: Top 5 Security Features On IDs

The essential task of every Notary is to verify the identity of their signers. Every day, signers present their driver's licenses or ID cards, and they have a multitude of looks. With so many sophisticated fake and altered ID cards on the market, how can you be certain that an individual’s ID is valid? Checking the ID’s security features is key.

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