Notarization Now Mandatory for New Federal Entity Administrators
Published Date: 1/27/2025
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Summary
If you’re signing up as a new admin in the System for Award Management (SAM), you’ll soon need to submit a notarized document to prove it’s really you. This update is all about making sure the process stays secure and smooth, with no extra costs or delays expected. The government is asking for approval to keep this important step in place.
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Notarized ID for SAM Admins
If you sign up as a new entity administrator in the System for Award Management (SAM), you will need to submit a notarized document to prove your identity. The agency is asking OMB to approve keeping this step and says the change is meant to keep the process secure and smooth, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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