Posted by Shirley Hicks on 3/8/08 11:33am
Msg #238497

Notary Public ID

When the State issue you your license, maybe they should issue us ID's so we wouldn't run into problems.

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/8/08 11:40am
Msg #238498

I agree. I actually sell MA Notary ID's on my website.

Since it's illegal to impersonate a notary public, I have to check out everyone who wishes to purchase one in Massachusetts. Obviously if they are a notary, then one can be given.

Reply by ZeeCA on 3/8/08 11:54am
Msg #238500

oh goody.... another piece of Gov't ID for phony copies to

be made and sold on the internet.....

jmo

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/8/08 11:59am
Msg #238502

No, I check on every commission......

If they're a notary, then I'll give them an ID. If our commissioning authority says they aren't a notary, obviously I wouldn't give them one.

The actual ID's are a little different then how they appear on my website. All ID's have the notary's commission expiration date so they wouldn't be able to use the ID's after their term expires.

Reply by ZeeCA on 3/8/08 12:15pm
Msg #238503

not saying you ... talking about the ones that are NOT

legitimate and looking to scam...........

jmo, I don't think it means much as it would create a false sense of comfort...........

again, jmo

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/8/08 1:01pm
Msg #238508

Re: not saying you ... talking about the ones that are NOT

Oh, okay.

IMO, I think having an ID is a good idea because it looks more professional. Many times I've been asked for proof that I am a notary public. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't carry my commission certificate everywhere I go.

I usually just hand them my driver's license; however, that doesn't really prove to them that I am a notary public.

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/8/08 2:00pm
Msg #238509

Texas Notary Rules prohibit issuing ID cards. n/m

Reply by Korey Humphreys on 3/8/08 2:21pm
Msg #238512

Just being curious...... Brenda

Is it a law or a notary rule in Texas?

I know I can't find any law in MA that says it would be illegal to have a Notary ID card (not implying you're saying that). Besides, Notary ID's aren't anything new. You can purchase them at a lot of places. I only give MA specific cards.

Reply by Vince/KS on 3/8/08 4:56pm
Msg #238522

Kansas SOS provides a wallet sized copy of the Notary

Commission along with the letter sized document.

Reply by CaliNotary on 3/8/08 12:52pm
Msg #238506

What problems are you running into by not having a state issued notary ID? And why do you need a card from the state to solve them, can't you just do it on your own?

Reply by DonR_NYC on 3/8/08 4:46pm
Msg #238520

NYS issues a pocket ID card listing the notary's name, commission #, county and valid dates. No signature or photo. Our real estate licenses are similiar except we have to sign them. Starting July 1st RE licenses will have the holder's picture from DMV. Notary ID still up in the air on photos.

Reply by Tonya Washington on 3/8/08 11:43pm
Msg #238576

The Louisiana Secretary of State issues a wallet size Notary ID card with Name, ID #, Jurisdiction (now only statewide jurisdiction is offered), address, State Seal, commission month and year (our commissions are for life so no expiration date) & the signature of the Secretary of State

Reply by sue_pa on 3/9/08 7:46am
Msg #238591

Shirley, what 'problems'? An 'incident' that needs to be taken care of is far different than a 'problem' that requires a long term solution.