Notarizing Important People

Living in the heart of New York City, Manhattan, http://kenneth-a-edelstein.com - I have had the pleasure of notarizing documents for many "VIPs" or Very Important People. I provide my signature "Key Client Services" to everyone - VIP or not. However, sometimes providing service to a VIP can be a bit of a challenge. Drawing on my degree in Psychology helps - not to manipulate - but to help my clients feel at ease. My background skills help me to understand what not to do, and how to make sure the process goes smoothly - resulting in a perfectly notarized document.

Sometimes the challenge is not being able to speak directly to the client. VIPs often have "front end" assistants. Sometimes the assistant, personal secretary or nurse informs me that: "I sign everything for my employer". Sorry, but not this time, I gently inform the helpful but not authorized employee. I must meet face to face with the person whose signature I will be notarizing - there is never an exception. No email, no FAX, no teleconferencing, (I actually have been asked to notarize that way several times), and certainly not by phone. The employee of the VIP can arrange the appointment, check the calendar, but not sign the document.

Just today I was in the office of a prestigious New York physician - the doctor was to sign off on the health of my clients for an adoption. I prepared the notary sections on various documents, but I did not sign them - I always sign last - after the ID is checked. I asked the doctor to see his driver's license. He was a bit amused, not angry or uncooperative - just amused. "We are in my office, my many degrees are on the wall, my patients (who arranged for my visit) are here - "why would you ask me for my driver's license" - he asked with a polite smile - obviously surprised at my request.

"Doctor, as a http://newyorkmobilenotarypublic.com it is my duty to verify ID in all cases. There cannot be an exception as my license is governed by specific rules. Just as you would never consider writing a prescription without examining your patient - I would never notarize a signature without verifying the ID. It is for your protection. Even though I am being paid by your patients, my ultimate responsibility is to protect you from impersonation and forgery. I do not know you personally. Perhaps the real doctor has the day off and you are an imposter, it is possible. By checking your ID - I protect your good name - that is why I am here."

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