Notarial Acts and Procedures Flashcards
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Which document is generally acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity for a Georgia notary?
Answer: A current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport
A current, government-issued photo identification bearing the signer's signature is the standard acceptable form of identity verification in Georgia.
How many credible witnesses may be used to identify a signer who lacks acceptable ID in Georgia?
Answer: Two credible witnesses who personally know the signer
Georgia law allows two credible witnesses who personally know the signer and can swear to the signer's identity when acceptable ID is unavailable.
A credible witness used to identify a signer for a Georgia notary must:
Answer: Personally know the signer and present their own acceptable ID to the notary
A credible witness must have personal knowledge of the signer's identity and must also present acceptable identification to the notary to establish their own identity.
If a Georgia notary personally knows the signer well, which of the following is true regarding identification?
Answer: The notary's personal knowledge alone constitutes satisfactory evidence of the signer's identity
Georgia law recognizes a notary's personal knowledge of the signer's identity as a valid and sufficient basis for identification.
When notarizing for a signer who uses a mark (X) instead of a signature in Georgia, what is required?
Answer: Two witnesses must observe the mark being made and add their own signatures to the document
When a signer executes a document with a mark, two witnesses must be present to observe the mark and add their own signatures to authenticate the act.
What must a Georgia notary do when presented with an expired government-issued ID?
Answer: Reject it and require a current valid ID or another approved method of identification
An expired ID does not meet the 'current' requirement for acceptable identification; the notary must require a valid ID or use an alternative approved method.
A Georgia notary must refuse to complete a notarial act if the signer:
Answer: Cannot be identified through acceptable ID, credible witnesses, or the notary's personal knowledge
Without satisfactory evidence of identity through one of the approved methods, a notary cannot verify who they are notarizing for and must refuse.