This post makes the most sense to me on this subject, of any in this thread. I think that perhaps some of the discussion illustrates the extent of differences from one state to the next, but I get the impression that the comments quoted by Brenda represent the majority of states. I can't say for sure, but I trust her research much more than my own impressions.
Bottom line, to me, it sounds like the trucking folks are trying to get a notary to do something that goes contrary to the true purpose of a notarization - at least in the vast majority of states. We can try to accommodate signers within the parameters of our authority (which WILL vary greatly from state to state), but beyond that, all we can do, IMO, is try to educate potential clients to the best of our ability. Some others have offered some good suggestions along those lines. If that doesn't work, my position is to just walk away. The long-term cost can be much greater than the short-term gain.
BTW, I for one, appreciated the "trip" down memory lane... It's difficult to not take ourselves too seriously sometimes - especially when we're the ones facing a pending issue. In the long run, though, I think it helps to take a step back from time to time and share a chuckle. Thanks, Bob!
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