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March 6, 2019

How do you get something notarized if you don’t have ID?

Filed under: Technical & Legal — Tags: , , — admin @ 9:28 am

How to get something notarized if you don’t have ID?

Credible Witnesses
The answer is that it’s not so simple. Most states have rigid rules for who can be notarized and what type of identification is necessary. However, many states allow you to be notarized if two individuals called “credible witnesses” swear to your identity. They can generally be anyone who knows you. But, how can you know if you are in a state that allows credible witnesses? Ask a local notary and find out. The sad thing is that many of them do not know how to use credible witnesses to identify a signer. So, do your homework and find a Notary who is in the know, so to speak.

The Process of Obtaining an ID
In the long run all people should have an ID, and there is a typical way to get this. You need to get your birth certificate from the city you were born in — and hopefully you know where that is. From there, you can get a state ID card and then you can get a passport.

How it Used to Be
Many years ago, you could get a Jurat done (which is a notary act.) Jurats require a sworn Oath but did not used to require identification on the part of the signer. I believe that they do now in all states, but I could be wrong.

Typical ID’s that are acceptable for a notary would be:
State issued ID cards
Drivers licenses
Passports
Military ID cards
Green cards did not used to be acceptable in California but might be now and you can ask a local notary.
Credit cards with photos are NOT acceptable.
Social Security cards are also not acceptable.

As a general rule a government issued photo ID with a signature, serial number, physical description and expiration date would be acceptable.

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March 3, 2019

How many years is a notary term of office good for?

Filed under: (5) State specific — Tags: — admin @ 9:26 am

How many years is a notary commission valid for?

Here is some state specific information for how long a notary commission is good for. To get a notary commission, you must apply to your state. You generally must be a resident of the state you are applying for. But, in many cases, you can apply if you work in a particular state or are from a neighboring state. Many states allow for what we call “dual commissioning.” Ask your state in question if you can apply to be a notary public in their respective state.

The majority of states have a four year term, but a few states have a two, three, five, six year or longer term. Louisiana appoints Notaries for life without teaching them the ins and outs of the profession. Instead they learn about legal support work like estate planning. It just doesn’t add up.

Alabama – 4 years
Alaska – 4 years
Arizona – 4 years
Arkansas – 10 years
California – 4 years
Colorado – 4 years
Connecticut – 5 years
Delaware – 2 years
Washington DC – 5 years
Florida – 4 years
Georgia – 4 years
Hawaii – 4 years
Idaho – 6 years
Illinois – 4 years
Indiana – 8 years
Iowa – 3 years
Kansas – 4 years
Kentucky – 4 years
Louisiana – life sentence
Maine – 7 year term
Maryland – 4 years
Massachusetts – 7 years
Michigan – between 6 & 7 years ending on the Notary’s birthday.
Minnesota – 5 years
Mississippi – 4 years
Missouri – 4 years
Montana – 4 year term
Nebraska – 4 years
Nevada – 4 years
New Hampshire – 5 years
New Jersey – 5 years
New Mexico – 4 years
New York – 4 years
North Carolina – 5 years
North Dakota – 6 years
Ohio – 5 years
Oklahoma – 4 years
Oregon – 4 years
Pennsylvania – 4 years
Rhode Island – 4 years
South Carolina – 10 years
South Dakota – 6 years
Tennessee – 4 years
Texas – 4 years
Utah – 4 years
Vermont – 4 years
Virginia – 4 years
Washington – 4 years
West Virginia – 5 years
Wisconsin – 4 year term
Wyoming – 4 year term

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