Weird info about notaries on the web

Many online articles claim a notary "legally authenticates" or "verifies the validity of" a document.

Huh? I thought a notary certified the signer's identity and maybe administered an oath.

One of the pieces says states "issue the stamp" to the notary. That should be a surprise to all the notaries who ordered their own seals through the manufacturers.

Notarizing by webcam is reportedly illegal in New Jersey.

The one page summer bulletin of the Nebraska Secretary of State is out. It's a Q &A. He says the most serious mistakes notaries make in Nebraska are not requiring the person to appear before them and failure to follow the rules about identification.


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Impostors allegedly got documents notarized in Florida

A process server in Florida claims one or more notaries notarized signatures of impostors claiming to be her. She suspects the widely varying signatures were attempts to speed up the home foreclosure process.

Questionable process work is so prevalent defense attorney have given it a nickname: "sewer service."

There is no allegation the notary was aware of the deception.

It's a good reminder to keep your eyes open and not skimp on the identification procedure.


Applicants to be a notary in New Jersey need the endorsement of their state legislator.


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