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What is the term used in the Notary Act to refer to an alternative form of identification when a notary has doubt about a signer being personally known?
What is the term used in the Notary Act to refer to an alternative form of identification when a notary has doubt about a signer being personally known?
- Satisfactory Evidence (correct)
- Fallback Identification
- Alternative Evidence
- Secondary ID
Which of the following is NOT listed as an acceptable form of identification for notarization purposes?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an acceptable form of identification for notarization purposes?
- Military ID card with visible signature (correct)
- Passport
- Identification card issued by a recognized state tribal agency
- State Driver's License
If a signer is not personally known to the notary, what can be done to confirm their identity?
If a signer is not personally known to the notary, what can be done to confirm their identity?
- Have a mutual friend act as a credible witness (correct)
- Refer them to another notary
- Use any form of identification available
- Request additional proof from the signer
What must be present on an identification card to be considered as satisfactory evidence according to the Notary Act?
What must be present on an identification card to be considered as satisfactory evidence according to the Notary Act?
Why are the most recently issued military ID cards generally not accepted as satisfactory evidence by notaries?
Why are the most recently issued military ID cards generally not accepted as satisfactory evidence by notaries?
What must a mutual friend confirming a signer's identity NOT be in relation to the transaction?
What must a mutual friend confirming a signer's identity NOT be in relation to the transaction?
What is the primary responsibility of a notary when identifying a document signer?
What is the primary responsibility of a notary when identifying a document signer?
What can happen if a notary fails to properly identify a document signer?
What can happen if a notary fails to properly identify a document signer?
In which type of notarial act must the signer sign the document in the presence of the notary?
In which type of notarial act must the signer sign the document in the presence of the notary?
Which of the following is NOT considered satisfactory evidence of identity for a notary?
Which of the following is NOT considered satisfactory evidence of identity for a notary?
If a document has already been signed, what must the signer do when performing an acknowledgment with a notary?
If a document has already been signed, what must the signer do when performing an acknowledgment with a notary?
What is the purpose of a notary attesting to a signer's signature on a document?
What is the purpose of a notary attesting to a signer's signature on a document?
What is the legal definition of 'personal knowledge' for a notary public?
What is the legal definition of 'personal knowledge' for a notary public?
If a notary does not have personal knowledge of an individual, what is required to perform a notarial act?
If a notary does not have personal knowledge of an individual, what is required to perform a notarial act?
Which of the following is considered satisfactory evidence of identity for a notarial act?
Which of the following is considered satisfactory evidence of identity for a notarial act?
What is the potential consequence for a notary who performs a notarial act without requiring the principal's personal appearance?
What is the potential consequence for a notary who performs a notarial act without requiring the principal's personal appearance?
What is required for a notary to perform a notarial act?
What is required for a notary to perform a notarial act?
