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Document and Identification Verification Flashcards

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  1. Two credible identifying witnesses are used to identify a signer who has no acceptable ID. What must each credible witness provide to the notary?

    Answer: Their own satisfactory evidence of identity

    Each credible witness must themselves present satisfactory evidence of their own identity to the notary before vouching for the signer.

  2. An Alaska notary receives a document for notarization that appears to have been altered — some text looks erased and rewritten. What is the proper action?

    Answer: Refuse to notarize the document and advise the signer to have a new document prepared

    A notary should refuse to notarize a document that shows signs of tampering or alteration, as it may be fraudulent.

  3. What is the minimum age for a person to serve as a credible identifying witness for an Alaska notarization?

    Answer: 18 years old

    Credible witnesses must be adults, meaning at least 18 years of age, and must personally know the signer.

  4. A notary suspects the identification card presented is counterfeit. The signer insists it is genuine. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Refuse to notarize and, at their discretion, may alert authorities

    A notary should decline to notarize when they have reasonable suspicion the ID is fraudulent and may, but are not required to, report the incident to authorities.

  5. Which of the following best describes a 'satisfactory evidence of identity' standard in Alaska notarial law?

    Answer: An ID issued by a federal or state government agency that contains a photo, physical description, signature, and is current

    Satisfactory evidence requires a government-issued photo ID with physical description, signature, and a current expiration date.

  6. A signer wants a notary to notarize a document but refuses to show identification, claiming it is unnecessary because the notary has met them before at a community event. How should the notary respond?

    Answer: Require satisfactory evidence of identity or credible witnesses unless the notary has genuine personal knowledge of the signer

    Casual acquaintance from a community event may not meet the 'personal knowledge' standard; the notary must exercise judgment and may require formal ID if personal knowledge is insufficient.

  7. A signer presents a valid foreign passport as their only form of identification. May an Alaska notary accept this as satisfactory evidence of identity?

    Answer: Yes, a current foreign passport is generally acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity

    A current foreign passport that contains a photo, physical description, and signature meets the requirements for satisfactory evidence of identity.