What should I expect from the Notary Public process?
January 2, 2023
What should I expect from the Notary Public process?
Senior Members and Cadets 18+
- Do not sign the form until instructed by the Notary Public
- Bring an unexpired, government-issued, photo identification; prime examples:
- State-issued driver’s license
- State-issued identification card
- Passport
- Read the loyalty oath or affirmation at the bottom of the form aloud in the presence of the Notary Public
Younger (<18) Cadets
- Do not sign the form until instructed by the Notary Public
- Parent or legal-guardian must be present
- Must be willing to sign the form (when instructed) on the cadet’s behalf
- Must bring an unexpired, government-issued, photo identification (see above)
- Cadet must provide one of the following
- An unexpired, government-issued, photo identification (see above)
- An unrelated adult who personally knows the cadet and can sign as a credible witness
- Cadet must answer the following questions
- What kind of document are you signing?
(example answer: this is a volunteer registration form to participate as a disaster service worker in California)
- What will the document do?
(example answer: it will allow me to respond as a California disaster service worker to disasters in California managed by CalOES)
- Do you want to sign the document?
- Cadet will read the loyalty oath or affirmation at the bottom of the form aloud in the presence of the Notary Public
For More Information:
Disaster Service Worker
WAMO
Mission Request
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