UT Notary Document Identification and Verification

Question 1

What types of identification are acceptable for a Utah notary to verify the identity of a signer?

Accepted Answer

A valid U.S. passport, a government-issued driver’s license, or a state-issued ID card.

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A credit card, a library card, or a student ID.

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An insurance policy, a utility bill, or a handwritten letter.

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An employment badge, a vehicle registration, or a health insurance card.

Question 2

What should a Utah notary do if the signer does not have an acceptable form of ID?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization until an acceptable ID is presented.

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Proceed with the notarization based on the signer’s verbal confirmation.

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Ask the signer to provide a notarized affidavit from a third party.

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Notarize the document based on the notary’s personal knowledge of the signer.

Question 3

How should a Utah notary record the identification used to verify a signer in their journal?

Accepted Answer

Note the type of identification, ID number, and expiration date.

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Only note the type of identification used.

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Record the type of identification and the ID number.

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Record only the name of the signer.

Question 4

What action should a notary take if they suspect that the identification presented is fraudulent?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization and report the suspected fraud to the authorities.

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Proceed with the notarization but note the suspicion in the journal.

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Ask the signer for additional forms of ID and proceed if satisfied.

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Contact the issuing agency of the ID for verification before proceeding.

Question 5

Can a notary in Utah use personal knowledge of the signer as a substitute for acceptable identification?

Accepted Answer

No, personal knowledge alone is not acceptable; the notary must use an acceptable form of ID.

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Yes, if the notary has known the signer for at least 5 years.

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Yes, but only if the notary has known the signer for a long period and is confident in their identity.

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No, personal knowledge can be used only for certain types of documents.