Signer Identification Flashcards
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What should a Colorado notary do if a signer cannot provide satisfactory identification?
Answer: Refuse to perform the notarial act
If the notary cannot satisfactorily identify the signer, the notary must refuse to perform the notarial act.
A signer presents a military ID to a Colorado notary. Is this acceptable?
Answer: Yes, a military ID with photo and signature is acceptable
A U.S. military identification card with a photograph and signature is an acceptable form of identification.
Which characteristic must an ID document have to be acceptable for Colorado notarization?
Answer: Must include a photograph and signature
Acceptable identification must include a photograph and signature to reliably link the document to its holder.
If a signer's name on the document differs slightly from their ID, what should a Colorado notary do?
Answer: Use judgment — minor variations like middle name omissions are typically acceptable
Minor name discrepancies such as omitting a middle name are often acceptable; significant discrepancies should prompt refusal.
Can a Colorado notary notarize a document for a person appearing via telephone?
Answer: No, the signer must appear in person or via approved audio-video
Colorado requires the signer to appear in person before the notary, or via approved audio-video technology for remote notarization.
What does 'personal appearance' mean in the context of Colorado notarization?
Answer: The signer being physically present before the notary at the time of the act
Personal appearance means the signer is physically present before the notary at the exact time the notarial act is performed.