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  1. A signer presents a state-issued driver's license that expired 6 months ago. What should a Georgia notary do?

    Answer: Refuse to notarize because Georgia law requires current, unexpired ID

    Georgia notaries must require unexpired identification documents; expired IDs are not acceptable forms of identification.

  2. Under Georgia law, which of the following is NOT a generally acceptable form of ID for notarial purposes?

    Answer: Library card with photo

    Library cards are not government-issued identification documents and are not acceptable for verifying signer identity in Georgia.

  3. A Georgia notary personally knows a signer well. Is a government-issued ID still required?

    Answer: No, a notary who personally knows the signer may rely on that knowledge instead of ID

    Georgia allows a notary to rely on personal knowledge of the signer's identity as an alternative to requiring documentary identification.

  4. A credible witness is used to identify a signer in Georgia. How many credible witnesses are required when the witness does NOT personally know the notary?

    Answer: Two credible witnesses who both personally know the signer and are known to the notary

    When the credible witness is not personally known to the notary, two credible witnesses who know both the signer and the notary are required.

  5. The name on a signer's driver's license reads 'Robert T. Smith' but the document to be notarized uses 'Bob Smith.' What should the Georgia notary do?

    Answer: Proceed as long as the notary is satisfied the signer is the same person and notes the discrepancy

    A notary may proceed if sufficiently satisfied the individual is the same person, noting any name discrepancy in the notarial record.

  6. Which feature of a government-issued ID is MOST critical for a Georgia notary verifying a signer's identity?

    Answer: A current photograph that resembles the signer

    A current photograph that matches the signer's appearance is the most critical feature for visual identity verification.

  7. A foreign national presents only a passport issued by their home country. Can a Georgia notary accept this as proof of identity?

    Answer: Yes, a valid foreign passport is generally an acceptable form of identification

    A valid, unexpired foreign passport is generally accepted as satisfactory proof of identity for notarial purposes in Georgia.