California wildfires have left a trail of devastation, but resilience and community spirit are paving the way to recovery. Discover how Notaries play a critical role in helping rebuild lives and communities. 🌟
In this special episode of Beyond the Stamp, we focus on the aftermath of the devastating California wildfires. Join Susi Sivkov, Nicola Jackson, and Brooke Merritt as they discuss the essential role of Notaries in helping communities recover, rebuild, and protect against fraud during these challenging times.
This Episode Covers:
• The types of documents often required after a natural disaster.
• How Notaries ensure proper identification, even when IDs are lost.
• The dangers of fraud and the importance of following state laws.
• Resources for Notaries who’ve lost tools in the fires.
• The strength of community and resilience in rebuilding lives.
Whether you’re a Notary looking to support your community or someone needing assistance with notarization during this difficult time, this episode is filled with critical insights and actionable advice.
0:00 Standing with California
0:51 The Role of Notaries in Recovery Efforts
2:49 Commonly Needed Documents After Disasters
7:51 Proper Identification & Credible Witnesses
13:06 Preventing Fraud During Vulnerable Times
19:10 Resources for Notaries Affected by the Fires
22:10 Closing Message: Resilience in the Face of Disaster
✅ Need a Notary in your area? Visit FindaNotary.com
✅ Lost your journal or seal? You’ll need a Notary Seal Authorization form to order a new one: https://notary.cdn.sos.ca.gov/forms/notary-seal-auth-lost-stolen.pdf
✅ If you purchased your journal or Notary seal through the NNA and lost it as a result of the California wildfires, the NNA will replace it for free! Call our Customer Care team at 1-800-876-6827, Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time.
✅ More about using credible identifying witnesses: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/10/notary-challenge-how-handle-credible-witness
✅ More about Notary laws and resources:
https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2025/01/disaster-information-guide-for-notaries-and-signers
✅More about disaster information for Notaries and signers:
https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/state-notary-resources
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