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Types of Acceptable Identification We require signers to have valid and/or current Identification at the time of any signing. Below are types of acceptable IDs: *CA Issued ID or Driver's Licenses... *Passports Federal IDs such as military ID cards, state county and local government IDs *Lawful permanent resident cards (often called "green cards") Identification documents issued by the state or federal government that contain a photograph, a physical description and the bearer’s signature. These elements provide a basis for comparison with the actual physical appearance and signature of the person requesting the notarization. If you don't have an ID, one or two credible witnesses can verify your identity. These are the requirements: Satisfactory Evidence (legal definition varies from state to state) Personal Knowledge of signer State approved identification document One credible witness Two credible witnesses Qualifications of a Credible Witness Must personally know signer Must be honest, aware, and impartial Must take an oath/affirmation to vouch for signer’s identity Should sign Notary’s journal in the ID section In some cases, must also present a state approved identification document Please call and ask if you have any questions!

What A Notary Can & Cannot Do As an experienced Notary, I've often been asked numerous times about what type of legal form needs to be signed for a particular signing. Although some are basic Acknowledgements or even Jurats, a Notary cannot give specific advice on what type of form will need to be signed or will be accepted by the recipient. Usually, there are specific instructions on the forms or documents on what type of signature is required but the best thing to do is to ...confirm with the receiving party, especially if it is to be used in court or involves county or government business. Notaries can assist with administering Oaths. Notaries cannot give legal advice as per California Law. Notaries can refuse providing services if it outside of their legal scope or if the signer does not have the required valid identification. Notaries may not perform Marriage ceremonies unless licensed by the State of California to do so. A Notary can also refuse service if he/she feels threatened or harassed by a client or signer.

What Is A Notary Public? A Notary Public is an official of integrity appointed by state government typically by the secretary of state to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of official fraud-deterrent acts related to the signing of important documents. These official acts are called notarizations, or notarial acts. Notaries are publicly commissioned as ministerial officials, meaning that they are expected to follow written rules without the ...exercise of significant personal discretion, as would otherwise be the case with a judicial official. A Notary's duty is to screen the signers of important documents such as property deeds, wills and powers of attorney for their true identity, their willingness to sign without duress or intimidation, and their awareness of the contents of the document or transaction. Some notarizations also require the Notary to put the signer under an oath, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information contained in a document is true and correct. Impartiality is the foundation of the Notary's public trust. They are duty-bound not to act in situations where they have a personal interest. The public trusts that the Notary’s screening tasks have not been corrupted by self-interest. And impartiality dictates that a Notary never refuse to serve a person due to race, nationality, religion, politics, sexual orientation or status as a non-customer. As official representatives of the state, Notaries Public certify the proper execution of many of the life-changing documents of private citizens whether those diverse transactions convey real estate, grant powers of attorney, establish a prenuptial agreement, or perform the multitude of other activities that enable our civil society to function.

Veteran/Military IDs actually do have an expiration date!! Recently, I was asked to Notarize an estate plan for a retired Military Veteran and his wife. Unfortunately, I could not proceed with the Notarization because his Veteran/Military ID was expired. He sincerely thought it never expired. In fact, many Veterans believe the same. He had to drive all the way down to Camp Pendleton to get a new one issued. It's always good to ensure all of your ID's are valid, current and up to date so you don't run across any obstacles when you need to execute important things in your life. Best practices policy! Sincerely, Vanessa

Something About IDs & Why We Need Them We require signers to have valid Identification at the time of any signing. Below are types of acceptable IDs: *CA Issued ID or Driver's Licenses... *Passports *Federal IDs such as military ID cards, state county and local government IDs *Lawful permanent resident cards (often called "green cards" Identification documents issued by the state or federal government that contain a photograph, a physical description and the bearer’s signature. These elements provide a basis for comparison with the actual physical appearance and signature of the person requesting the notarization. If you don't have an ID, one or two credible witnesses can verify your identity. These are the requirements: Satisfactory Evidence (legal definition varies from state to state) Personal Knowledge of signer State approved identification document One credible witness Two credible witnesses Qualifications of a Credible Witness Must personally know signer Must be honest, aware, and impartial Must take an oath/affirmation to vouch for signer’s identity Should sign Notary’s journal in the ID section In some cases, must also present a state approved identification document Hope this was helpful!!

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