If someone has asked you to be a credible identifying witness for them during a notarization. When you act as a credible identifying witness for another party, it means you're certifying that they are the person they are claiming to be.
What You Need
- A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport (see a list of acceptable identification)
- The last 4 digits of your U.S. Social Security number or individual tax identification number (see note below)
- A device with a supported browser (like Firefox, Chrome, or Safari), camera, microphone, and speakers
SSN or ITIN
✅ For those who need to verify their identity and/or notarize documents intended for use within the U.S., you may be required to complete Knowledge-based Authentication (KBA). To help you complete KBA, the Proof platform can accept either a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
The identifier used must be tied to sufficient records to generate identity verification questions, such as credit history, vehicle registration, etc.
The identifier used must be tied to sufficient records to generate identity verification questions, such as credit history, vehicle registration, etc.
What to Expect
Here's an overview of what the process is like:
- You receive an email from proof.com that contains the name of the person who's signing the document(s) and asking you to be their witness and a list of items you need.
- You receive a second email when the signer is in a meeting with the notary.
ℹ️ Coordinate with the signer when they plan to proceed with the notarization to ensure you're available and ready with the required materials (above).
- Click the link in the email to begin the process by verifying your identity the 2-step process:
- Knowledge-based authentication quiz — You have 2 minutes to correctly answer 5 questions about yourself based on information associated with the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
- Credential analysis — You take photos of the front and back of your identification, and the system analyzes if the ID is valid.
- You join the meeting after you pass the knowledge-based authentication quiz and credential analysis.
- The notary reviews your ID to confirm that you are who you say you are.
- You take an oath or affirmation before the notary that the signer is who they claim to be but lacks other forms of ID.
- You can leave the meeting (no need to stay for the whole meeting).
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