As a former foster parent, occasional transportation provider, and current church volunteer, I support efforts to make the central registry system check more efficient and accessible.

It can be onerous to schedule time with a notary, even when there's one on your church or business staff. I know that children in protective care thrive with consistency, but I can't offer my services as a driver until I jump through the notary hoop.

There's no reason for that in today's digital age. Notary services are valuable for other purposes, but in this case they serve as a barrier to ensuring children are safe.