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Different Types of Witnesses (and Witnessing) Notaries May Encounter

The term "witness" has different meanings when it comes to notarization. Sometimes it means a customer wants the Notary to serve as some type of witness. It may mean the signer needs a witness to verify their identity. And sometimes it means a signer wants the Notary to perform a request that is completely outside the Notary's official duties!

NNAConcierge Notary ServicesJune 4, 2021concierge notary, notary public, witness, fraud, juratComment

Notary Essentials: Using Credible Identifying Witnesses

Identifying 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.

Concierge Notary ServicesJanuary 31, 2020notary public, concierge notary, small business, essentials, witness, identifyComment

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