RI Notary - Rhode Island Notary Signer Identity Verification Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signer appears before a Rhode Island notary but has recently lost their wallet and has no form of identification.
The signer's old college roommate is with them and is willing to vouch for their identity.
Under what condition may the notary use this person as a credible witness?

Accepted Answer

The notary must identify the roommate using a current, acceptable form of ID, and the roommate must take an oath.

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The roommate must be personally known to the notary.

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The roommate must sign an affidavit confirming the signer's identity.

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The roommate must have known the signer for at least five years.

Question 2

Which of the following is an acceptable form of identification for a notarial act in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

A valid passport issued by a foreign government.

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A valid U.S. Passport Card.

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A student ID card from a Rhode Island university with a photo.

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A corporate ID badge with a photo and signature.

Question 3

A Rhode Island notary is asked to notarize a document for a long-time neighbor. The notary has known the neighbor for years and is certain of their identity. This method of identification is known as:

Accepted Answer

Personal Knowledge

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Satisfactory Evidence

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Credible Witness Attestation

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Familiar Acquaintance

Question 4

When examining a signer's identification document, what is the maximum period it can be expired and still be considered acceptable by a Rhode Island notary?

Accepted Answer

Not more than three years.

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It cannot be expired.

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Not more than one year.

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Not more than five years.

Question 5

A person presents a Mexican driver's license (Licencia de Conducir) as identification for a notarization in Rhode Island. The license is current and contains a photo and signature. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Accept the ID as it is a valid form of identification.

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Reject the ID as it is from a foreign country.

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Require a second form of ID to supplement the foreign license.

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Only accept it if the document being notarized is written in Spanish.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a required step when using a credible witness to identify a signer in Rhode Island?

Accepted Answer

The credible witness must sign the notary's journal.

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The notary must identify the credible witness with satisfactory evidence.

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The credible witness must be placed under oath by the notary.

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The credible witness must be personally known to the signer.

A signer appears before a Rhode Island notary but has recently lost their wallet and has no form of identification.The signer's old college roommate is with them and is willing to vouch for their identity.Under what condition may the notary use this person as a credible witness?

A signer appears before a Rhode Island notary but has recently lost their wallet and has no form of identification.
The signer's old college roommate is with them and is willing to vouch for their identity.
Under what condition may the notary use this person as a credible witness?