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  1. A signer wants to notarize a power of attorney but presents only a photocopy of their driver's license. How should a Georgia notary respond?

    Answer: Refuse — the original, physical ID document must be presented

    Georgia notaries must examine the original identification document; photocopies cannot be authenticated and are not acceptable substitutes.

  2. A credible witness in a Georgia notarization must swear or affirm what about the signer?

    Answer: That the signer is the individual named in the document and is signing voluntarily

    A credible witness must swear or affirm that the signer is the person named in the document being notarized.

  3. Under what circumstance may a Georgia notary proceed WITHOUT seeing the signer's photo ID?

    Answer: When the signer is personally known to the notary

    Personal knowledge of the signer is a legally recognized alternative to documentary ID under Georgia notary law.

  4. A signer provides a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) as identification. How should a Georgia notary treat this document?

    Answer: Accept it as a valid, government-issued photo ID

    A U.S. Permanent Resident Card is a federal government-issued photo ID and is acceptable for notarial identification purposes.

  5. When a Georgia notary records information about a signer's ID in the notary journal, which detail is MOST important to capture?

    Answer: The type of ID, issuing authority, and ID number or expiration date

    Best practice requires journaling the type of ID, the issuing authority, and the ID number or expiration date to create an auditable record.

  6. A signer has no government-issued ID but is vouched for by one credible witness who is personally known to the notary. Is this sufficient in Georgia?

    Answer: Yes, one credible witness known to the notary is sufficient in Georgia

    Georgia law permits one credible witness to substitute for documentary ID when that witness is personally known to the notary.

  7. What is the PRIMARY reason Georgia notaries verify a signer's identity before completing a notarization?

    Answer: To prevent fraud and ensure the person is who they claim to be

    Identity verification is the foundation of notarization — it prevents fraud by confirming the signer is the person named in the document.