NOTARIES &
SIGNING AGENTS
Your notary seal is only as trustworthy as the identity behind the signature. Before you affix your stamp, you have to be satisfied the signer is who they claim to be. Kred validates the authenticity of a signer's government-issued photo ID in under a second — and creates a timestamped record you can reference for your journal.
The Challenges You Face
Every industry has unique pressures. Here's what notaries & signing agents deal with — and how Kred addresses each one.
Fraudulent Signers Target Notaries
Deed fraud, fake power-of-attorney, and loan fraud all start with a fraudulent ID at the notary table. A signer who fools your eyes can still be caught by 60+ automated data-consistency checks.
You're Personally Liable
If you notarize for someone using a fake ID, you can face civil liability, loss of your commission, and even criminal exposure. Electronic ID validation is a documented layer of due diligence that protects you.
'Satisfactory Evidence' Is On You
State law requires you to identify the signer by satisfactory evidence — usually a current government photo ID. Kred confirms the ID is authentic and unexpired, so 'satisfactory' isn't just a judgment call under bad lighting.
Journals Are Handwritten and Error-Prone
Copying an ID number and expiration into a paper journal invites transcription errors. Kred reads the data directly from the barcode — accurate, structured, and timestamped every time.
How Kred Helps
Every Kred device includes these features at no additional cost. No subscriptions, no per-scan fees.
60+ Authenticity Checks
Validates the signer's driver's license or state ID for data consistency, format, and encoding — beyond a visual glance.
Expired ID Alerts
Instantly flags an expired ID, so you never accept identification that no longer qualifies as satisfactory evidence.
Journal-Ready Records
Every scan is logged with a timestamp and the ID's structured data — a reliable reference for your notary journal entry.
All 50 States + Passports
Reads every US driver's license and state ID format, plus US passport cards and international passports.
Under 1 Second
Verification takes less time than reading the ID aloud — no awkward delay at the signing table.
Works Offline & Private
100% offline operation with on-device, AES-256 encrypted data. Perfect for mobile notaries and remote signings.
60+
Validation Checks
<1 sec
Scan Time
$0
Monthly Fees
100%
Offline Capable
Common Questions
How does a notary validate a signer's ID?
A notary identifies a signer using 'satisfactory evidence' — almost always a current, government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Traditionally the notary inspects the card visually: checking the photo against the person, confirming the ID is unexpired, and looking for signs of tampering. Kred adds an electronic layer: scanning the ID's barcode runs 60+ automated checks in under a second to confirm the encoded data is internally consistent and correctly formatted — catching altered or fabricated IDs that pass a visual inspection. Kred also flags expired IDs instantly and logs the verification with a timestamp for your journal.
Can Kred detect a fake ID at the notary table?
Kred analyzes the data encoded in the ID's PDF417 barcode against expected patterns and formats. While no tool can guarantee detection of every fraudulent document, Kred's 60+ automated checks reliably flag data inconsistencies — mismatched fields, invalid formats, or suspicious encoding — that commonly indicate a fake or altered ID. It's a documented layer of due diligence that a visual check alone can't provide.
Does Kred work for mobile and remote notaries?
Yes. Kred works 100% offline, so mobile notaries can verify a signer's ID anywhere — a client's home, a hospital, or a title office — without WiFi. The Kred App also turns an Android phone into a scanner for $14.99/month, ideal for notaries who travel. Note: for Remote Online Notarization (RON), identity is verified through your RON platform's credential analysis and KBA; Kred is built for in-person signings.
Does an ID scan replace my notary journal?
No — it strengthens it. Kred captures accurate, structured ID data with a timestamp, which you use to complete your journal entry without transcription errors. Follow your state's specific journal requirements; Kred simply makes the identification step faster, more accurate, and better documented.
Verify the signer before you seal.
Kred starts at $599. One purchase. Every feature. No subscription. See why notaries & signing agents are switching to Kred.
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