Notary Public Exam Identification & Credential Verification 2

Question 1

Which of the following is generally acceptable as a primary form of identification for notarization?

Accepted Answer

A current, government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport

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A utility bill with the signer's name and address

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A bank statement from the current month

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An employer-issued badge with the signer's photo

Question 2

A signer's name on the document is 'Robert James Smith' but their driver's license reads 'Robert J. Smith.' How should the notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Proceed, noting any name discrepancy in the journal if the notary is reasonably satisfied of the signer's identity

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Refuse to notarize because the names do not match exactly

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Have the signer change the document to match the ID exactly

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Ask the signer to provide a second ID with the full middle name

Question 3

Which form of identification is generally NOT acceptable for notarization purposes?

Accepted Answer

A Social Security card

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A current US passport

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A current foreign passport

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A current military ID

Question 4

What is the purpose of comparing the signer's physical appearance to their ID?

Accepted Answer

To verify the person presenting the ID is the same person to whom it was issued, detecting imposters

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To make a record of the signer's appearance

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To ensure the signer matches the document's named party

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To determine if the signer needs a new photo on their license

Question 5

In states that allow 'personal knowledge' as a basis for identification, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The notary personally knows the signer from a prior relationship and can vouch for their identity without documentary ID

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The notary has processed documents for this person before

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The signer is a public figure whose identity is widely known

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The signer has been identified by their employer

Question 6

A signer presents a tribal ID card issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe. Should this be accepted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tribal IDs from federally recognized tribes are generally considered government-issued photo ID

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No, only state and federal government IDs are acceptable

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Only if accompanied by a second form of ID

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Only in states where the tribe's reservation is located