No one in the Company can guarantee a commissioned notary will be protected from suspension or revocation if the notary failed to comply with his/her state's regulations. If the notary is unsure of the state's regulations he/she should consult the statutes and rules of the state in which he/she is commissioned, and in the end make his/her own decision to proceed or not.

For example, is a Matricula Consular Identification Card an acceptable form of identification? In some states the notary statutes may not be 100% clear. In this instance, what should the notary do? The notary should consult with the state regulator in an effort to determine whether acceptance of this type of identification could jeopardize his/her commission.

What if the title officer says the identification is acceptable as long as a jurat is used? Does that make it okay? Keep in mind the title officer may be willing to insure the transaction in this manner knowing what type of identification was presented, but that does not mean the title officer is making an assurance to the notary the form of I.D. is acceptable under the law.

The same is true of an escrow officer who has arranged for an approved notary to meet with a customer. Company employees cannot force a notary to accept identification the notary does not feel meets the regulations set forth by his/her state. A notary should not let his/her guard down with anyone or risk his/her commission over one signing. It is just not worth it.