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Even if you know the signer, as a notary, always ask for ID to prevent fraud and protect yourself. See why it's essential to verify identity, even with familiar faces!
Read more: When Can a Notary Use Personal Knowledge to Identify a Signer?
Many states in the U.S. require Notaries to create and keep a record of every notarial act they perform.
The Notary’s responsibility goes beyond creating a record of each notarial act in a record book designed for this purpose. “Keeping” notarial records also means a Notary must safely store and protect their active record book in-between notarizations, and safely store and protect all filled record books well.
Read more: Maintain “Sole Custody and Control” of Your Notary Record Book
Notarizing competently requires knowledge, thoughtfulness, and tireless attention to detail. But even the best notaries can commit an error or overlook an important detail. Here is our “top 10” list of notary mistakes and oversights.
Notary Public Underwriters Agency of Texas, Inc. advises all Texas Notaries that by order of Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has temporarily waived expiration dates for certain Texas identification cards, including Driver Licenses, Commercial Driver Licenses and other identification forms. This measure suspends the need to venture into a public setting in order to renew an expiring or expired license.
Under terms of the order ....
Did you know a Notary Public commission can help you earn money? All you need is a realistic assessment of your ability to put yourself and your services out there, a clear understanding of your state’s Notary laws and rules, and the discipline to accurately track your income and report it as required.
When obtaining and using a record book, notaries generally devote their most careful consideration to "now" matters: choosing a desirable format and design; creating thorough entries; and doing both in compliance with applicable state-specific requirements.
There is, however, an essential "later" component of notarial recordkeeping. Without it, the purpose of recordkeeping is undermined and many Notaries may find they have failed to fully comply with their state laws.