Blog tagged as legal name vs assumed name

In the notary world, confirming the identity of a signer is a cornerstone of ethical and legal practice. Yet, names aren’t always consistent across documents. Whether it’s due to marriage, divorce, professional aliases, or cultural name ...

As a Notary Public, you're not just a witness to signatures — you're a guardian of truth and identity. One common challenge we face is when signers attempt to use an assumed name or an alias instead of the legal name listed on their identi...