<<<1. If thumbprints and/or fingerprints are such a deterrant to fraud, then why aren't they required in CA across the board on all transactions - why is it limited to specific documents. Can't fraud attach to any document or transaction?>>>
That's a question for the CA SOS.
<<<2. If thumbprints and/or fingerprints are such a deterrant to fraud, why are they not required nationwide - is fraud limited to the CA borders?>>>
That's a question for the other 49 SOSs
<<<3. Anyone in CA taking thumbprints for all notarial acts - what happens if you run into a signer who knows better and refuses to give it because it's not required for that particular document/transaction - what do you do then?>>>
As long as the doc isn't a POA or RE related, then the signer can refuse to leave a thumbprint - and I would continue with the notarization. I don't demand a thumbprint, I only request one.
<<<IMO thumbprints and/or fingerprints aren't so much a deterrant as they are an identity aid to figure out exactly who was involved in the fraud.>>>
I agree. If one dumb criminal doesn't commit doc fraud because they are of the belief that they *must* leave a thumbprint, I would say that's ONE for the notary and ZERO for the dumb criminal, heehee! |