NE Notary Identifying Document Signers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A signer presents a U.S. military ID card as identification. Is this acceptable for a Nebraska notarization?
- Yes, military IDs are government-issued and acceptable (Correct answer)
- No, only state-issued IDs are acceptable
- Only if the signer is currently on active duty
- Only if combined with a second form of ID
Correct answer: Yes, military IDs are government-issued and acceptable
U.S. military ID cards are government-issued photo IDs and are generally acceptable for notary identification purposes in Nebraska.
Question 2: A signer's driver's license expired 45 days ago. What should the Nebraska notary do?
- Refuse to notarize because the ID is expired (Correct answer)
- Accept it since it expired recently and the photo is still valid
- Accept it only if the signer signs an affidavit about the expiration
- Contact the DMV to verify the ID before proceeding
Correct answer: Refuse to notarize because the ID is expired
Nebraska notaries should require current, unexpired identification; an expired ID does not satisfy the satisfactory evidence requirement.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT typically considered a reliable form of identification for a Nebraska notarization?
- A credit card with the signer's name (Correct answer)
- A state-issued driver's license
- A U.S. passport
- A state-issued non-driver ID card
Correct answer: A credit card with the signer's name
Credit cards lack a photograph and are not government-issued identity documents, making them unreliable for notary identification.
Question 4: A signer presents a foreign passport from their home country. How should a Nebraska notary handle this?
- A valid foreign passport with a photo is generally acceptable (Correct answer)
- Foreign passports are never acceptable in Nebraska
- Accept only if the passport has a U.S. visa stamp
- Require an additional U.S.-issued document as well
Correct answer: A valid foreign passport with a photo is generally acceptable
A current, unexpired foreign passport containing a photograph is generally considered satisfactory evidence of identity for Nebraska notarizations.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of checking a signer's identification before performing a notarization?
- To verify the signer is who they claim to be (Correct answer)
- To confirm the signer is a Nebraska resident
- To ensure the signer is old enough to enter a contract
- To verify the signer's credit history
Correct answer: To verify the signer is who they claim to be
The primary purpose of identification is to confirm the signer's identity and protect against fraud and impersonation.
Question 6: A signer presents a tribal ID card issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe. Should a Nebraska notary accept this?
- Yes, tribal IDs from federally recognized tribes are generally acceptable (Correct answer)
- No, only state or federal government IDs are acceptable
- Only if the signer also provides a birth certificate
- Only if the notary personally knows the tribe's ID format
Correct answer: Yes, tribal IDs from federally recognized tribes are generally acceptable
Tribal ID cards from federally recognized tribes are considered government-issued identification and are generally acceptable for notary purposes.
Question 7: A signer's ID shows a name slightly different from what appears on the document to be notarized (e.g., 'Robert' vs. 'Bob'). What should the notary do?
- Use judgment to determine if it is clearly the same person, and note any discrepancy (Correct answer)
- Refuse all notarizations when any name difference exists
- Accept automatically since nicknames are common
- Require a court order proving the names refer to the same person
Correct answer: Use judgment to determine if it is clearly the same person, and note any discrepancy
The notary should use reasonable judgment; minor nickname variations may be acceptable, but significant discrepancies require additional verification or refusal.
NE Notary Identifying Document Signers 2
A signer presents a U.S. military ID card as identification.
Is this acceptable for a Nebraska notarization?