RI Notary Identification and Verification

Question 1

Which of the following is an acceptable form of identification for a Rhode Island notary when verifying a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

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

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A social security card

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A utility bill with the signer's name and address

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A business card from the signer’s employer

Question 2

What should a notary do if a signer presents an ID that is expired?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to use the expired ID and request a current, valid ID.

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

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Accept the expired ID and proceed with the notarization if the signer provides additional documentation.

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Notarize the document based on the signer's verbal confirmation alone.

Question 3

If a signer is unable to physically sign due to a disability but can make a mark, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

The notary should witness the signer making the mark 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 have someone else sign on behalf of the signer.

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

Question 4

What action should a notary take if they are presented with a document to be notarized but the signer's name on the document does not exactly match the name on the ID?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with the notarization and note the discrepancy in the notarial journal.

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Accept the document as long as the signer provides additional proof of identity.

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Notarize the document based on the signer's verbal explanation of the discrepancy.

Question 5

What should a notary do if they are asked to notarize a document for a person who is not present but is represented by an attorney?

Accepted Answer

Require the person to be present for the notarization, regardless of the attorney’s involvement.

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Notarize the document based on the attorney’s representation alone.

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Refuse to notarize the document if the person is not present.

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Notarize the document if the attorney provides a notarized power of attorney document.