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If 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 MoreThe best way to protect yourself from being sued for negligence is to require every signer to appear in person before you for a notarization.
In fact, every state requires signers to personally appear as a way to thwart forgeries and frauds involving notarized documents. Requiring a signer to be present allows you to properly identify the signer and go through all the other proper steps of a notarization. It also may deter individuals bent on committing crimes from carrying out their plans.
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