Rumor has it that no more notary is required for new developers seeking an App World vendor account. According to sources, only a copy of a government issued ID is. Waiting on official word.
Note: A support group will be formed shortly for all those that paid fees to get the form notarized prior to finding this out.
Update: Here is a copy of the E-mail they’re now sending:
Hello,
You are receiving this email because you have registered to become a BlackBerry App World Vendor, but never completed the process. There is only one step left to becoming a BlackBerry App World Vendor, and we have just simplified the process for Individuals.
Previously we required Individuals to provide us with a notarized document to validate their identity. While this is still an option, we will now begin accepting a scanned copy (front and back) of any official Government Issued Identification. This document must clearly show your Full Name and Date of Birth.
We hope this alternative option makes becoming a BlackBerry App World Vendor more accessible to anyone who may have been unable to provide us with a notarized document. Please see this and other options to complete the registration process.
If you are a Company:
§ Official documentation to validate your company information (ex. Articles of Incorporation, Business License etc).
If you are an Individual:
§ A copy (front and back) of an official Government Issued Identification, clearly showing your name and date of birth.
OR
§ The completed Notary Form attached. Anyone certified as a Notary can complete this for you (check your local listings).
Documentation can be returned by:
Email: BlackBerryAppWorldRequests@rim.com
OR
Fax: 1-519-883-7724
For further information and a complete list of Research In Motion’s criteria for vendor acceptance, please visit https://appworld.blackberry.com/isvportal/home/guidelines.seam?cid=203494.
Thanks for the tip @digitalhomeboy!