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Can a notary accept an expired driver’s license? 🪪
It depends on where you live! Some states allow expired IDs under certain conditions, while others require them to be current and valid.
Read more: Can a Notary Accept an Expired Driver’s License as Identification?
Many notaries are surprised to learn that copy certification isn’t allowed in every state—and some documents can never be certified at all. Because authority varies significantly by state, careful review of your state’s notary statutes is essential before proceeding.
Read more: What Notaries Need to Know About Certifying Copies of Documents
You may not be aware but changes to Kansas' notary statutes will take effect January 1, 2022. These changes affect many aspects of notary public law, including record book (journal) requirement, increase in the bond amount, establishing acceptable identification, provide grounds for refusal to notarize, and permit notaries to provide remote online notarizations. At Notary Public Underwriters, we're here to help you be aware of and comply with changes in the notary law.Â
Read more: Changes To Kansas' Notary Statutes Take Effect January 1, 2022
Before proceeding with any notarization, a notary must determine if they are able to perform the task or if they must decline it. This involves several key checks.
Florida’s Department of State, Division of Corporations (DOS) has adopted a new administrative rule with an important reporting requirement for Online Notaries Public.
Read more: Effective Now – Required Information Reporting for Florida Remote Online Notaries
Getting a surety bond qualifies you for your notary commission, but staying commissioned requires ongoing compliance — including reporting changes like your address, lost stamps, or e-notarization technology to your state. A surety bond partner can help you track these requirements so nothing slips through the cracks.