I was just reviewing some real estate paperwork that requires signature in front of a notary. Okay. Then....according to the Patriot's Act a government issued identification must be examined by the notary and a photocopy included with the mortgage paperwork.

Then I was trying to get something done with the State of Illinois. I must go to an office with TWO pieces of identification, at least one of which has my photo and one of which has my social security number. Of course, to protect against identity theft, my driver's license does not have my social security number. So now, I must go to the bank to get my social security card out of the lock box to prove who I am.

Don't you feel safer already????