Identification and Verification Flashcards
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For a jurat, when must the signer sign the document relative to appearing before the Connecticut notary?
Answer: In the notary's presence at the time the oath or affirmation is administered
A jurat requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence and swear or affirm to the truth of the contents.
A signer refuses to remove his sunglasses and hood, preventing the notary from comparing his face to the ID photo. The notary should:
Answer: Decline until she can visually confirm the person matches the identification presented
The notary cannot establish satisfactory evidence of identity without being able to compare the person's face to the ID.
Which scenario shows a proper use of satisfactory evidence in Connecticut?
Answer: Relying on a valid, unexpired passport whose photo and signature match the signer
A current passport matching the bearer's photo and signature is a reliable government-issued credential establishing identity.
A notary's spouse asks her to notarize a contract in which the notary is named as a beneficiary. Beyond identification, why should she refuse?
Answer: A notary should not notarize documents in which she has a financial or beneficial interest, as impartiality is compromised
A notary with a direct financial or beneficial interest in a document is not an impartial witness and should decline.
A signer presents an ID that expired several years ago. What is the most defensible approach for the notary?
Answer: Treat it with caution and seek current, reliable identification or another form of satisfactory evidence
A long-expired ID is less reliable, so the prudent notary asks for current identification or other satisfactory evidence.
Why is it improper for a notary to notarize a signature for someone who is not present, even when a family member presents the absent person's valid ID?
Answer: Identity, willingness, and the act of acknowledgment can only be verified from the signer personally, not through an intermediary
The notary must deal directly with the signer in person, because no intermediary can substitute for personal appearance and verification.
After completing a notarization, the notary realizes the signer used a stolen identity. Which earlier safeguard most directly protects the notary from liability in such cases?
Answer: Having exercised reasonable care in examining satisfactory evidence of identity and documenting it
A notary who reasonably and diligently verified identity using satisfactory evidence, and documented it, has a strong defense even if deceived by a skilled fraud.