Posted by Matt_VA on 10/30/13 1:56pm
Msg #490494

Code of conduct

Among all the other stuff, what does this even mean?

2.12. Undue Cause for Refusal The Certified Signing Specialist will not refuse to perform a notarial act solely because a signer refuses to comply with a practice that is not a legal requirement for notarization in the Specialist’s state or jurisdiction.

Reply by jba/fl on 10/30/13 2:01pm
Msg #490499

Among other things, it means that if I don't provide you a copy of my ID you will still notarize for me, as that is not a legal requirement of your state or mine.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 10/30/13 2:16pm
Msg #490505

Presumably, it could refer to something like requiring someone to sign a journal - or provide a thumbprint - in a state that doesn't require that.

Reply by MikeC/TX on 10/30/13 6:52pm
Msg #490570

My guess:

1. No valid ID
2. Backdating the documents

This is such a stupid requirement - notaries are supposed to violate state law?