Proper Signer Identification Flashcards
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A signer's name on the document is 'Jonathan A. Smith' but the ID reads 'Jon Smith.' What is the safest practice for the Nevada notary?
Answer: Ensure the ID reasonably proves the signer is the person named in the document before proceeding
The notary must be satisfied the person before them is the person named in the document, so the identification should reasonably support the document name.
Which combination properly identifies a signer who has no ID and is unknown to the Nevada notary?
Answer: The oath of a credible witness who personally knows the signer and is known to or identified by the notary
When documents are unavailable, a credible witness under oath who knows the signer and is verified by the notary may establish identity.
A Nevada notary's spouse asks the notary to notarize a deed the spouse is signing. What identification issue arises?
Answer: None regarding identity, but the notarization is prohibited because the spouse is a disqualified party
Nevada prohibits notarizing for one's spouse or certain relatives and interested parties, so the act is barred regardless of how well identity is known.
What must a credible witness do before the notary may rely on their identification of a signer?
Answer: Take an oath or affirmation attesting to the signer's identity
The credible witness must swear or affirm to the notary that the signer is the person named in the document.
A remote acquaintance the notary met twice at church offers to serve as a credible witness but has no ID. May the notary use this witness?
Answer: No, because the witness is neither personally known to the notary nor able to present satisfactory identification
A credible witness must be personally known to the notary or properly identified with documents, and casual acquaintance meets neither standard.
Which detail should a Nevada notary record in the journal about the method of identification?
Answer: A description of the evidence used to verify identity, such as the type of ID or credible witness
The journal must describe how the signer was identified, such as the identification document or the use of personal knowledge or a credible witness.
A signer presents a current U.S. military ID card. How should the Nevada notary treat it?
Answer: Accept it as satisfactory evidence of identity
A current United States military identification card is an acceptable form of identification under Nevada law.