NSA NSA - Notary Signing Agent Signer Identification and Verification Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What does 'credible witness' mean in the context of signer identification?

Accepted Answer

A person who personally knows the signer and vouches for their identity to the notary

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A co-signer on the loan documents

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A lender representative present at the signing

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A title company agent who verifies the signer

Question 2

Why must an NSA verify that the signer is signing willingly and of their own free will?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the notarization is valid and to prevent notarizing a document signed under duress or coercion

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To satisfy lender underwriting requirements

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To comply with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act

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To confirm the signer understands the loan interest rate

Question 3

How many forms of identification should an NSA request if a signer's primary ID appears questionable?

Accepted Answer

One additional form of supplemental ID

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Three forms of ID from government sources

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No additional ID is needed if a signature matches

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Only the lender can authorize additional ID requirements

Question 4

What should an NSA do if a signer refuses to provide any acceptable identification?

Accepted Answer

Decline to perform the notarization

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Proceed if the signer signs an affidavit of identity

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Contact the lender and allow them to approve the signing without ID

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Accept verbal confirmation of identity from the signer

Question 5

What information from a signer's ID should typically be recorded in the notary journal?

Accepted Answer

Type of ID, ID number, and expiration date

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Full Social Security number and date of birth

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Credit score and loan amount

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Home address and employer information

Question 6

Which scenario would most likely cause an NSA to question whether a signer appears competent to sign?

Accepted Answer

The signer appears confused, cannot understand basic questions, or seems heavily medicated

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The signer asks questions about the loan terms

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The signer requests a short break during the signing

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The signer asks the NSA to clarify a document title