Imagine this: you're rushing to finish up at work, and your boss drops a stack of papers on your desk for a quick notarization. You skip a step—it's your boss after all, right? But what happens next could be more serious than you think!
A Notary, trying to keep up with workplace norms, found herself in a sticky situation.
Her boss handed her a document for notarization—nothing unusual, except the boss wasn't present, and the required oath or affirmation wasn't administered.
This Notary thought she could take a shortcut. After all, it was just another routine day, right?
Wrong!
The boss had knowingly lied on the application. When the truth came out, the boss faced felony charges for perjury. And the Notary? She was on the hook for potential official misconduct.
In the end, the Notary narrowly escaped criminal charges by cooperating with the investigation, but not without a hefty price. She faced disciplinary action, negative publicity, and legal fees. All of this because she didn’t take the time to follow proper procedure.
This story, shared by Michael Closen, a respected Notary law expert, teaches us that skipping steps can have real consequences.
As Notaries, we must be diligent in following the law—administering oaths or affirmations when required and never cutting corners, even if it's just for the boss. The smallest mistake can lead to big legal trouble.
Next time you need something notarized, make sure you’re present for the whole process. It’s more than just a stamp—it's about making sure everything is done properly to protect you and your documents.
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