Posted by FlaNotary2 on 3/31/11 11:13am
Msg #378101
Verifications of fact: now in Virginia and Wyoming
I mentioned this in the thread about the VA bill- but the NNA bulletin shows that this is also being added to authorized notarial duties in Wyoming. Notaries in these states will now be allowed to take verifications of fact:
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"Verification of fact" means a notarial act in which a notarial officer reviews public or vital records to ascertain or confirm any of the following facts regarding a person:
(A) Date of birth or death;
(B) Name of parent, offspring or sibling;
(C) Date of marriage or divorce; or
(D) Name of marital partner.
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I think it is great that states are now placing this trust in notaries. This is one of the excellent aspects of the NNA's Model Notary Act and I am glad to see it picking up speed. "Verifications of fact" are the exact types of things that notaries *should* be authorized to do IMO, although I am sure there will be people here on this board that disagree.
Comments?
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Reply by C. Rivera Chicago Notary Services on 3/31/11 12:37pm
Msg #378116
these do not apply for Illinois... n/m
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Reply by FlaNotary2 on 3/31/11 1:24pm
Msg #378129
Virginia and Wyoming are the only states that allow it n/m
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Reply by SharonMN on 3/31/11 2:08pm
Msg #378137
How would this really be beneficial? In order to verify such facts, I'd have to go to the agency where these records are housed and check the records. Why would it be easier for someone to hire me vs. just ordering a certified copy from the appropriate agency?
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Reply by MikeC/NY on 3/31/11 5:24pm
Msg #378179
Considering that there are so many notaries don't even know how to properly ID a signer, I'm not sure this would be such a good idea.
You have complained many times here (and not incorrectly) about the lack of competence that so many notaries exhibit - and yet you want to allow them the right to do THIS stuff? I think you're putting the cart in front of the horse; first thing is to tighten up requirements and education, and then you can talk about expanding the responsibilities.
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