CA Notary Identification and Signer Verification 2

Question 1

A signer presents a tribal ID card issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe. Is this acceptable in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IDs issued by a federally recognized tribe are acceptable under California law

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No, tribal IDs are not government-issued and not acceptable

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Only if accompanied by a U.S. passport

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Only for notarizations on tribal land

Question 2

What should a California notary do if a signer's ID photograph does not closely resemble the signer?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization if the ID does not satisfactorily identify the signer

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Accept the ID since it is government-issued

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Ask the signer to provide a second ID only

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Call the issuing agency to verify the ID

Question 3

Can a California notary accept a signed statement from the signer's employer as proof of identity?

Accepted Answer

No, employer statements are not on California's list of acceptable identification

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Yes, employer letters are widely accepted

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Only if the employer is a government agency

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Only for employment-related documents

Question 4

How must a California notary identify a signer who uses a credible witness they personally know?

Accepted Answer

One credible witness known to the notary who personally knows the signer is sufficient

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Two witnesses are required even if the notary knows the signer

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The notary must also verify the signer's address

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The witness must provide two forms of ID

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of ID for a California notarization?

Accepted Answer

A recent utility bill with the signer's name and address

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U.S. passport card

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California DMV-issued ID card

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Canadian driver's license

Question 6

What identifying information about the signer must a California notary record in their journal?

Accepted Answer

Signature, type of ID, ID number, and issuing agency/date of ID

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Full name, address, and date of birth

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Name, phone number, and employer

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Signature and a photocopy of the ID