Posted by Gerardo Mercado on 10/29/08 8:00pm
Msg #268608

Finding a notary by their commission number

I need to locate a notary that notarized some documents in 2006 and ask them some questions. I have their name, county, and commission number but have so far failed to locate them through the CA secretary of state website, yellow or white page searches. The only hit I got is a facebook profile matching the name and city. I've e-mailed the account holder but so far that's all I have. Any help out there?

Reply by Gerardo Mercado on 10/29/08 8:01pm
Msg #268609

feel free to e-mail me at the following address if you have any information that may help: [e-mail address]

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 10/29/08 8:17pm
Msg #268611

You could always contact the County Clerk, too.

Or, call the SOS and ask them directly. Their name and business location address are considered public information.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 10/29/08 9:23pm
Msg #268616

Perhaps they are no longer a notary?

Reply by Gerardo Mercado on 10/30/08 4:42pm
Msg #268685

How long are notaries required to keep their files. This is a really big deal since I'm building a case against someone for fraud.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 10/30/08 8:44pm
Msg #268706

If you are refering to journals it is by whatever the state you are interested in. In WI we are not required to keep journals. I do and when I am no longer a notary I am required to turn it in to the local county clerk. I do not keep an actual paperwork. Not required again and I see it as a liability hold others personal activity and often extensive I dentity and financial arrangements. The trail of evidence for court actions is all in the journal.

Reply by Steven Pearce on 11/1/08 11:55am
Msg #268825

Oregon requires us to hold them for 7 years n/m

Reply by Gerardo Mercado on 10/30/08 4:43pm
Msg #268686

Could you define SOS for me?

Reply by Gerardo Mercado on 10/30/08 4:47pm
Msg #268687

Secretary Of State... duh, sorry folks long day.