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Can Notaries Accept Copies of Signer IDs?

Many Notaries have contacted us asking, “A signer just gave me a photocopy of his driver’s license. Can I accept it as ID?” Because many people used photos of vaccination cards for admission to restaurants and businesses during COVID-19, presenting copies of official records gained widespread acceptance. Is it OK to accept copies of ID when notarizing, whether physical or a photo taken with a phone?

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesSeptember 25, 2023concierge notary, notary facts, notary services, identity, fraud prevention, identification, copy, notary lawComment

Digitizing the Patient Consent Experience with E-Signature

Paper-based patient intake and general consent forms require printing and scanning, leading to high administrative expenses. Likewise, paper-based informed consent forms often pose organizational risk because they are easily lost, unauditable and difficult to find once stored. This stat from a 2020 DocuSign survey highlights the stark realities that healthcare professionals are contending with in a sector heavily reliant on compliance:

DocuSignConcierge Notary ServicesFebruary 25, 2022small business, fraud prevention, patient consent, digital, e-signature, concierge notaryComment

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