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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?
Read MoreWhile it’s rare that you will be asked to notarize a minor’s signature, it does happen. Regardless of the circumstances, understanding how to proceed starts with determining if your state’s Notary laws or guidelines allow you to notarize a minor’s signature.
Read MoreBefore the notarization takes place, ask the signer to make sure he or she has acceptable proof of identity. If you are traveling to perform a mobile notarization, contact the signer ahead of the appointment to confirm the signer will have proper identification available when you arrive.
Read MoreThe words "reasonable reliance on the presentation" are key. When identifying any signer, your task is to reasonably determine from the identification presented that the individual is who he or she claims to be. This means no hard-and-fast rule can be applied to every situation. Identifying signers may require you to exercise some judgment.
Read MoreOne of the toughest situations to handle is requests to notarize documents that go against your personal beliefs. While some Notaries want to refuse requests they find objectionable, remember that you are acting as a public official when performing a notarization.
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