I have a family member who is looking to get their notary license to join with my business as a notary in California. They have a 15 year old felony that the know they have to disclose, but would the also need to list a probation or parole violation if there was no other crime committed, just the probation violation itself that they were convicted of?
She just isn’t sure how to list in on the application, as there is no penal code or anything like that to list with it, or if it even needs to be listed at all.
Notaries in California are fingerprinted and litterly background checked to birth. Those with Undisclosed felonies and financial crimes don’t make the cut. Most states just rely on the applicants truthfullness. If you’re in one of those states you could lie till your caught and that might be never.
Not funny ewing_joe… SMH. You need to check your states guidelines for reporting misdemeanors & felonies. I am pretty sure that her situation is listed.
Here is an article to read if you want to:
KerryL , Arizona
Like for example your state of Arizona where anybody over 18 with $48 can be a notary public. No test, no background check, no journal, no accountability. Not logical IMHO
I’m guessing they probably need to contact the SoS and ask them. He knows he has to disclose the felony. The question is if he has to disclose a parole violation as well, and how would they list that, as it’s not a felony or misdemeanor.
He’s in my state. There’s no way those convictions won’t show up on the DOJ background screening. He’s guilty of perjury if he failed to disclose them and he’s busted as soon as the background check is delivered to the SOS.
I would just suggest tell as much as possible. better to over disclose.
Actually @ewing_joe **AZ requires application, certification, background check, E&O insurance just like other states 
But thanks for reminding me how petty others like yourself can be… Did you check your information before replying with your joke or was that just your uncanny ego talking?
KerryL, Arizona
