Notary Exam Signer Identification 2

Question 1

What should a notary do if the signer's name on their ID does not exactly match the name on the document?

Accepted Answer

Notarize with a journal note about the minor discrepancy if it is clearly the same person

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Refuse to notarize under any circumstances

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Ask the signer to change the document to match the ID

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Completely ignore the difference

Question 2

What qualifications must a credible witness meet to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

They must personally know the signer and have no financial interest in the transaction

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They must be related to the signer by blood or marriage

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They must work for a law enforcement or government agency

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They must hold a current notary commission

Question 3

Can a notary notarize a document for an immediate family member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the notary has no financial or beneficial interest in the document

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Never under any circumstances

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Yes, always—family members are automatically trusted

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Only if a second notary is also present

Question 4

What should a notary do if a signer's identification appears to be altered or counterfeit?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

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Notarize the document but note the concern in the journal

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Call law enforcement immediately

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Ask for one additional form of identification and proceed

Question 5

An acceptable ID for notarization must typically include which two features?

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Photograph and signature

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Name and home address

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Social security number and date of birth

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Fingerprint and photograph

Question 6

What does 'personal knowledge' of a signer mean in notarial law?

Accepted Answer

The notary knows the signer personally through an established prior relationship

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The notary has worked professionally with the signer for at least one year

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The notary has previously seen and logged the signer's ID

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The notary has the signer's phone number and can call to verify