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Identification and Verification Flashcards

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  1. Under Connecticut law, which of the following qualifies as 'satisfactory evidence' of a signer's identity?

    Answer: The oath of a credible witness who personally knows the signer and is personally known to the notary

    Connecticut permits identification through a credible witness who personally knows the signer and is personally known to the notary.

  2. A signer presents a driver's license with a photo that looks noticeably different from the person standing before the notary. What should the CT notary do?

    Answer: Refuse to notarize until identity can be established through other satisfactory evidence

    If the notary cannot reasonably match the photo to the signer, identity is not established and the notarization must be refused.

  3. Which basis for identification requires NO physical identification document in Connecticut?

    Answer: The notary's personal knowledge of the signer

    A notary who personally knows the signer may rely on that personal knowledge without reviewing any documents.

  4. What does 'personal knowledge' of a signer's identity generally mean for a Connecticut notary?

    Answer: Familiarity with the individual through dealings over time sufficient to eliminate reasonable doubt about identity

    Personal knowledge means acquaintance over time through interactions that removes any reasonable doubt the person is who they claim to be.

  5. A credible witness is being used to identify a signer. Which additional step should the notary take with the witness?

    Answer: Administer an oath or affirmation to the witness regarding the signer's identity

    The credible witness should be placed under oath or affirmation to vouch truthfully for the signer's identity.

  6. Which of these individuals would be the POOREST choice as a credible identifying witness?

    Answer: A person who has a financial interest in the document being notarized

    A witness with a financial or beneficial interest in the transaction lacks the impartiality required of a credible witness.

  7. Why should a Connecticut notary examine an identification document's physical features, such as the photo, signature, and physical description?

    Answer: To verify the document reasonably identifies the person appearing before the notary

    Comparing the ID's photo, signature, and description to the person present is how the notary confirms the document actually identifies the signer.