KS - Notary Proper Signer Identification Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signer appears before a Kansas notary with a Kansas driver's license that expired two years ago. According to Kansas law, what is the appropriate action for the notary to take?

Accepted Answer

Accept the ID as it is not expired by more than three years.

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Reject the ID because it is expired.

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Ask for a second form of unexpired identification.

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Proceed with the notarization but note in the journal that the ID was expired.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for a Kansas notary to verify the identity of a signer?

Accepted Answer

Accepting a sworn statement from a credible witness known to the signer but not the notary.

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Personal knowledge of the signer.

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Viewing a valid U.S. Passport.

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Verification on oath of a credible witness who is personally known to the notary.

Question 3

A man requires a notarization but has recently lost his wallet and has no identification. He is a regular customer at the bank where you are a notary, and you have assisted him with transactions for several years. How should you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Identify him based on your personal knowledge.

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Refuse the notarization as he cannot present a valid ID.

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Require him to find a credible witness to vouch for his identity.

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Advise him to get a new ID and return.

Question 4

When identifying a signer using a credible witness, what is a key requirement for the witness according to Kansas notary law?

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The witness must be personally known to the notary or be identifiable through satisfactory evidence.

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The witness must sign an affidavit.

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The witness must be a family member of the signer.

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The witness must have known the signer for at least five years.

Question 5

A Kansas notary is presented with a valid, unexpired Canadian driver's license as proof of identity. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Reject it because it is not issued by a U.S. government entity.

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Accept it without question as it is a government-issued ID.

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Accept it only if it has a photograph and signature.

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Request to see a passport in addition to the driver's license.

Question 6

Under Kansas law, what constitutes 'satisfactory evidence' of a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

A government-issued identification card that contains a signature and photograph.

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A signed letter from the signer's employer.

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A credit card with a photograph.

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Personal knowledge of the signer's spouse.