Phony notaries? YIKES !! Wonder if the various county recorders are bombarded with calls to verify if a notary is legit. I think it is time that the SOS put notary info online so people can verify a commission 24/7. It may look something like the following examples:
Name: Jane E Doe
Commission No.: 1234567
Status: Current
County of Record: Los Angeles
Valid Dates: 5/10/2008 to 5/9/2012
Notes: None
OR
Name: Jane E Doe
Commission No.: 1234567
Status: Expired
County of Record: Los Angeles
Valid Dates: 5/10/2004 to 5/9/2009
Notes: No renewal on record
Or
Name: Jane E Doe
Commission No.: 1234567
Status: Revoked 10/31/2007
County of Record: Los Angeles
Valid Dates: 5/10/2004 to 5/9/2009
Notes: Violation of Govt. Codes AB12, CD14 and EF16
This way, notaries who try to use their seal after their commission expires or if it has been revoked can be exposed immediately at the SOS website and entering their name or commission number.
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