I was contacted by an Amish signer who has no identification and no credible witnesses. How can I notarize his signature? Do I have any recourse other than referring him to an attorney? I contacted a staff member at the Ohio Secretary of State's office, but she says no on has asked that question in the 20 years she's worked there. — P.W., Akron, OH
The only other solution would be if this signer knew a Notary who could positively identify the signer through personal knowledge. Even a credible witness would have to know the Notary. If none of these options are available, refer the signer to an attorney.
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