NM Notary Identification and Verification

Question 1

Which of the following forms of identification is generally considered acceptable for verifying a signer's identity in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport

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A credit card with a photo

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A birth certificate

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A utility bill with the signer’s name and address

Question 2

What should a notary do if a signer does not have an acceptable form of ID but is personally known to the notary?

Accepted Answer

The notary should refuse to perform the notarization.

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The notary should proceed with the notarization based on personal knowledge alone.

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The notary should require a different form of ID, such as a credit card.

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The notary should accept a sworn statement from the signer’s family member.

Question 3

When verifying the identity of a signer who is a minor, which of the following is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

The notary should require a government-issued ID from a parent or guardian and have the minor’s signature witnessed.

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The notary should accept any ID presented by the minor, even if it’s not government-issued.

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The notary should refuse to perform the notarization for a minor under any circumstances.

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The notary should rely on the minor’s school ID as sufficient identification.

Question 4

What is the appropriate action if a signer presents an expired ID for verification?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the expired ID and require a current, valid ID for verification.

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Accept the expired ID if the signer is known to the notary.

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Accept the expired ID but ask for additional verification from the signer’s references.

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Request a copy of the expired ID and proceed with the notarization.

Question 5

What should a notary do if a signer is unable to physically sign the document but can make a mark?

Accepted Answer

The notary should have the signer make the mark in the presence of the notary and then notarize the document.

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The notary should sign the document on behalf of the signer.

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The notary should refuse to notarize the document if the signer cannot sign it.

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The notary should accept a mark made by someone else and notarize it.