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  1. What is the primary method of identifying a signer for a Missouri notarial act?

    Answer: A current government-issued photo identification document

    The primary method of identifying a signer in Missouri is through a current, government-issued photo identification document such as a driver's license or passport.

  2. Can a Missouri notary accept an expired driver's license as identification?

    Answer: No — expired identification documents are generally not acceptable

    Expired identification documents are generally not acceptable for notarization purposes because they may no longer accurately represent the bearer.

  3. If a signer does not have a government-issued photo ID, what alternative identification method does Missouri law allow?

    Answer: Personal knowledge of the signer or credible identifying witnesses

    Missouri law allows personal knowledge of the signer by the notary or the use of credible identifying witnesses when a government-issued photo ID is not available.

  4. A Missouri notary uses personal knowledge to identify a signer. What should they record in their journal?

    Answer: That the signer was identified based on personal knowledge, and the basis for that knowledge

    When using personal knowledge for identification, the notary should record that fact in their journal along with the basis for their personal knowledge of the signer.

  5. What should a Missouri notary do if the photo on a signer's ID does not clearly match the person present?

    Answer: Request additional identification or decline the notarization

    If the photo on the ID does not reasonably match the person appearing before the notary, the notary should request additional identification or decline to notarize.

  6. How many credible identifying witnesses does Missouri typically require when using witness identification?

    Answer: One or two credible witnesses, depending on Missouri requirements

    Missouri law typically requires one or two credible identifying witnesses, depending on the specific requirements of the notarial act being performed.