DC Notary Signer Identification and Acknowledgment Procedures Flashcards
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Which ID document would generally NOT be acceptable for a signer appearing before a DC notary?
Answer: Expired foreign passport
An expired document generally does not satisfy identification requirements because it is no longer current.
A DC notary is asked to notarize a document but the signer refuses to take an oath for a jurat. The notary should:
Answer: Refuse to complete the jurat
If a signer refuses to swear an oath or affirm, the notary cannot complete a jurat, as the oath or affirmation is essential.
What is a copy certification notarial act in DC?
Answer: Certifying that a photocopy is a true copy of an original document
A copy certification is a notarial act in which the notary certifies that a photocopy is a true and correct copy of the original document.
In DC, which of the following documents can typically NOT be copy-certified by a notary?
Answer: A vital record such as a birth certificate
Vital records such as birth certificates are issued by government agencies and certified copies must be obtained from the issuing agency, not a notary.
When must a DC notary affix their official seal on a notarized document?
Answer: Every time they perform a notarial act
A DC notary must affix their official seal each time they perform a notarial act.
If a signer is known personally to a DC notary, can the notary rely on that knowledge to establish identity?
Answer: It depends on DC law, but personal knowledge can satisfy identity requirements
DC law allows personal knowledge of the signer's identity as a basis for identification, though best practices often recommend documenting this.