DC Notary Signer Identification Requirements Flashcards

Must a signer physically appear before a DC notary at the time of an in-person notarization?

Answer: Yes, the signer must personally appear before the notary

Personal appearance before the notary is a fundamental requirement of an in-person notarial act in DC.

Which of the following would disqualify an ID from being used in a DC notarization?

Answer: The ID does not contain a photograph

An ID without a photograph does not meet the requirements for satisfactory evidence of identity under DC notary standards.

If two credible witnesses are used to identify a signer in DC, what must each witness do?

Answer: Take an oath or affirmation regarding the signer's identity and present their own ID to the notary

Credible witnesses must take an oath or affirmation and present their own identification to the notary when used to identify a signer.

What information about a credible witness should a DC notary record in their journal?

Answer: The witness's name and the identification they presented to the notary

The notary journal should document the credible witness's name and the identification presented so identity verification can be reconstructed if needed.

Under DC law, may a notary notarize a document for a person whose identity cannot be satisfactorily established?

Answer: No, the notary must refuse the notarization

DC law prohibits performing a notarial act when the signer's identity cannot be satisfactorily established through the recognized methods.

Before performing which step in a DC notarization must the notary verify the signer's identity?

Answer: Before completing the notarial certificate and notarial act

Identity verification must occur before the notary performs and completes the notarial act, including executing the notarial certificate.