Question

Select the best answer: A Notary Signing Agent has been providing signing services with no incidents for over 10 years without having undergone a background screening. Therefore he or she:

Answer 1

Answer:

Must still arrange to obtain and pass a background screening

Explanation:

A notary agent is also called a signing agent and they obtain the official signature of an appearer on a document. They ensure that legal documents are authentic, they check identity of the person signing, and serve as witness.

Notary agents are required to obtain a background check every 12 months.

Background checks verify identity, address, criminal record search, vehicle records, and known terrorist list check.

So the notary agent that has been providing signing services for 10 years still needs to obtain a background check.