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Compared to other tasks Notaries perform, verifying a signer’s identity is the most important, and arguably the most challenging. There are myriad variations of IDs and differing methods of verifying identity. And Notaries must always exercise a high-level of judgment before proceeding.
Read MoreIf a signer lacks identification documents, many states permit using personal knowledge — that is, the Notary's own familiarity and interaction with the signer over time — as a means of identification. But it's not always easy to tell when a Notary knows someone well enough to use this option.
Read More“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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIdentifying signers is the Notary's number one duty. If a Notary can't identify a signer, the notarization can't take place. So what do you do if the signer lacks a driver's license or other forms of satisfactory ID? One option permitted in some states is to have one or more credible witnesses who can vouch for the signer's identity.
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