William Allen Simpson wrote:
[snip]
Actually, I deal with notaries regularly. I've always had to
physically sign while watched by the notary. They always
read the stuff notarized, and my supporting identification,
because they are notarizing a signature (not a document).
And yes, they always generate the stamp or imprint they sign.
To do otherwise would be irresponsible (and illegal).
Having been a notary in the State of California (Shocked myself,
got 100% on the test!) I can attest that the contents of the
document are looked at, but only so that I could record what
*type* of document I was notarizing, not the exact textual
meaning of the content or whether it might or might not allege
something that is untrue.
The description of the document in my log book was always
relatively short as there was only space for about 20 words.
The requirements are simple, see that the document you are
notarizing has as many pages it says it does so that the count
can't be changed without arousing suspicion, and the the person
who is signing the paper is identified by enough documentation
that I could be assured, within the limits of my ability to give
a superficial, not expert, less than ten minutes perusal of the
identification documents presented match the person presenting
them to the best of my ability to judge.
Best,
Allen
It always was a good faith certification, not a proof beyond
challenge.
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