As a notary, do you ever run into this situation: the document signer does not have an acceptable form of photo ID, but he asks you to cut him some slack and perform the notarization anyway? Maybe he offers you an employee identification card, or a credit card, or some other form of ID that is not sufficient for notary identification purposes. What do you do? He may seem like an honest, decent person. And you may really believe he is who he says he is.
Even so, don't do it! No matter how nice he may be, no matter how pure his intentions, you must (politely, of course) refuse to perform the notarization if he cannot produce appropriate ID. Even if you're convinced he's legitimate, you have a sworn obligation to uphold, integral to which is that you properly identify the signers of documents you notarize.
You're doing a disservice to yourself, your customers, and everyone else if you do not adhere to this requirement. You risk placing others into a situation in which they may become the victims of identity theft and fraud. And you risk losing your notary commission, as well as exposing yourself to the possibility of being charged with criminal and civil wrongdoing. Is it worth the risk? Never!
Remain true to the oath you took when you became a notary. Remember, the public puts its faith in you. People depend on you to protect them. Don't let them - and yourself - down.
Joel
http://www.drivenotary.com
http://www.sundancenotary.com
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3 comments:
Yeah...don't let them and yourself down. You should do your duty with honesty.
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What are the documents that would serve as an acceptable form of id
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