| Before the law changed in 2003 we could use "good judgement" --- so there was no ID requirement per se...Most of us just used it...If we were satisfied that the person was who they said they were we could notarize....Old social security cards issued eons ago say specifically not to be used for identification purposes...but our state regulations allow us to...along with vehicle identification cards, gun permits, voters registration, etc. If it was issued by a governmental authority we can use it...Gives us lots of latitude....But I still require a picture ID to at least start the process - since you would not believe how often we see title still vested in maiden names- and the last thing people change is the social security - so we can notarize that maiden name legally....even with married name on drivers license (I just like to see the marriage certificate as a tie in- but not required!) |
