Witness and Signer's Address

In some document, the document calls for the signer address and the witness address. I think it would be a wise idea to record the email of signers and witnesses. I will start advocated this. People change telephone numbers and addresses but sometimes a person keeps the same email. If someone needs to try to find someone in the future, an email may be important information

A Brave new world Email appointments

I had a recent experience with the brave new world. A client emailed me for a notary appointment. He told where he wanted me to go via email and we confirmed my travel fee via email. I went to the location and notarized the client signature. You still need to see the person even when you do electronic notarization!!!!!!However, the ssignment was a tradition notary assignment.

Does the Notary need to check the government photo id of the Witnesses?

I record and check the government photo id of witnesses. Furthermore,I sign them into my book. This is required if the notary certificate includes the names of the witnesses along with the signer(s). However, I do this regardless of what the notary certificate says. The client is not and should not be charged for this extra work. If there is controversy later, I have a record the witnesses in my notary journal.This may be redundant since many drafter of wills and power of attorney documents require the witnesses to put their name & address. Maybe it would also be good idea of signers and witnesses to also write down their email. People move. A very good British friend moved but I tracked him down since I had his email. People sometimes keep the same email for years.