Posted by DellaCA on 1/6/05 12:59pm
Msg #15607

Question

I recieved a call to notarize a paper in order of this person to get a copy of her Birth certificate?? any heard of this form? I have not seen it and she just said she needed it notarized in order to get it.
Does this ring a bell Thanks
Della

Reply by PAW Notary Services on 1/6/05 1:34pm
Msg #15617

Yes, many states require the "request" for a copy of a vital record (e.g. birth certificate), to be notarized. This prevents unauthorized persons from obtaining certified copies of the record.

Reply by DellaCa on 1/6/05 5:15pm
Msg #15636

Thanks it was a simple Ack.
Della

Reply by LorraineK/FL on 1/7/05 12:54am
Msg #15670

I work for Vital Statistics in Florida. After 9/11 the feds reviewed our procedures and suggested that we tighten up on security. The results were that our application either has to be notarized, or the applicant needs to submit a copy of their photo ID (DL, MIL, Passport, or State ID card). Our newer forms accomodate the notarization, but most people just send a copy of their picture ID. If someone sent in an older form that didn't accomodate the notarization, the request would not be disallowed because of the form itself, but might be rejected if the applicant didn't meet the security requirement (loose acknowledgment, jurat, or acceptable photo ID.)

Florida also has a form called an Affidavit of Release that can be notarized to authorize a typically ineligible party to be able to receive a birth record (that you are eligible to receive) on your behalf.

I am not familiar with California's rules or their form, but I thought I would share the above for those that might need to know in Florida.

Reply by DellaCa on 1/7/05 2:56am
Msg #15678

Thank you that explained the why for me .
Della