{"id":1592,"date":"2016-10-25T07:48:02","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T07:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vladanzlatic.com\/airpro\/wordpress\/?page_id=1592"},"modified":"2023-06-08T12:14:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T16:14:30","slug":"proof-of-identity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/about\/requirements\/proof-of-identity\/","title":{"rendered":"Proof of Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509013681524{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509013693012{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Requirements&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h6|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-upper crea-primary-color text-strong&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500718420573{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Proof of Identity&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;intro-hd&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;So, what\u2019s considered an \u201cacceptable\u201d form of identification when seeking the services of a notary public?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500724360781{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;intro-text&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500719962575{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;image-zoom&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502288782469{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6797&#8243; img_size=&#8221;395*195&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683875343564{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;image-zoom&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1502288792136{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6798&#8243; img_size=&#8221;395*195&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683875381174{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1498316236165{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Unacceptable forms of identification may include the following:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683875183139{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Every signer must show valid (not expired) government issued photo identification. All identification must contain a photo, a physical description, a signature and a serial number. 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The term \u201cpersonally knows\u201d means having an acquaintance, derived from association with the individual, which establishes the individual\u2019s identity with at least a reasonable certainty. Be cautious when considering the use of this form of identification.<\/p>\n<p>In the event that your signer does not own acceptable identification and you do not have personal knowledge of their identity, the state authorizes an alternative called credible witness identification, using either a Single Credible Witness Affidavit or a Double Credible Witness Affidavit two alternatives; that is, using one of two sworn written statements of \u201ccredible witnesses.\u201d First, the notary should put the credible witness(es) under oath and execute the correct affidavit, either the Single Credible Witness Affidavit or the Double Credible Witness Affidavit, depending on the following circumstances:[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In the absence of approved identification, credible witnesses are required to sign a Credible Witness Affidavit in the following circumstances (Florida Statute 117.05(5)) :&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683874427692{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1500726992471{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;One credible witness is required when that person is known to both the signer and the notary&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683874663476{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;list-item&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Two credible witnesses are required when neither one is known by the notary, but whose identities are proven to the notary public upon the presentation of satisfactory evidence&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683874682554{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;list-item&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Credible witnesses are swearing that each of following is true:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>That the person who signature is to be notarized is the person named in the document<\/li>\n<li>That the person whose signature is to be notarized is personally known to the witnesses<\/li>\n<li>That it is the reasonable belief of the witnesses that the circumstances of the person whose signature is to be notarized are such that it would be very difficult or impossible for that person to obtain another acceptable form of identification<\/li>\n<li>That it is the reasonable belief of the witnesses that the person whose signature is to be notarized does not possess any of the forms of identification specified above<\/li>\n<li>That the witnesses do not have a financial interest in nor are parties to the underlying transaction<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1499362675300{padding-right: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686204095330{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Checking and verifying the signer\u2019s identify is critical step in performing a notarial service. Some people may view it as a nuisance, but it\u2019s performed to safeguard against fraud. So the next time you need a document notarized, remember to bring one of the accepted forms of identification and\u00a0 required witnesses mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><b><u><span style=\"color: black;\">REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in; ;\"><span style=\"color: black;\">Please review the required identification that is necessary for EVERYONE signing. The information is located on our website at <a href=\"https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/about\/requirements\/\">https:\/\/theconcierge.net\/wordpress\/about\/requirements\/<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><em><b><u><span style=\"color: red;\">If you do not have the proper ID, we cannot notarize the document. Failure to bring the proper ID will cause the cancellation of the signing session. 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