HI Notary Identifying Signers 2

Question 1

A signer presents a Hawaii driver's license that expired 3 months ago. Under Hawaii notary rules, can the notary accept this as satisfactory evidence of identity?

Accepted Answer

No, only unexpired government-issued IDs are acceptable as satisfactory evidence

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Yes, expired IDs are always acceptable

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Yes, if the photo still resembles the signer

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Only if another ID is presented alongside it

Question 2

If a signer cannot produce any government-issued ID, which alternative identification method may a Hawaii notary use?

Accepted Answer

Use a single credible witness who personally knows both the signer and the notary

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Accept the signer's verbal assurance of their identity

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Accept any credit card with the signer's name

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Require the signer to recite personal information from memory

Question 3

Which of the following documents is acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity under Hawaii notary law?

Accepted Answer

A U.S. military identification card with photo and signature

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A library card with the signer's name

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A gym membership card with photo

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An unsigned Social Security card

Question 4

A Hawaii notary knows the signer personally from their neighborhood. Can personal knowledge substitute for formal identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes — personal knowledge of the individual is listed as a basis for satisfactory evidence

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No — personal knowledge is never acceptable under Hawaii law

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Only if the notary has known the person for at least 5 years

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Only for acknowledgments, not jurats

Question 5

A man presents a passport issued by a foreign country with a photo. Can a Hawaii notary use this as satisfactory evidence of identity?

Accepted Answer

Yes — foreign passports with a photo and signature are generally acceptable

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No — only U.S.-issued documents are acceptable

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Only if accompanied by a visa

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Only for commercial transactions

Question 6

When a Hawaii notary uses a credible witness to identify a signer, what must the notary do with regard to the witness?

Accepted Answer

Record the witness's information in the notary journal and have the witness swear to the signer's identity

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Simply note the witness's name in the margin of the document

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Have the witness sign the document as a co-signer

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File the witness's ID with the state notary office