Signer Identification Methods Flashcards

Under Connecticut notary practice, which of the following counts as "satisfactory evidence" of a signer's identity?

Answer: A current government-issued ID with photograph and signature

Satisfactory evidence generally means a current government-issued identification document bearing a photograph and signature.

A signer presents a driver's license that expired two years ago. What should the Connecticut notary do?

Answer: Decline it and request a current, unexpired form of identification

Identification documents must be current, so an expired license should not be relied upon as satisfactory evidence.

Which method of identification requires NO documents at all in Connecticut?

Answer: Personal knowledge of the signer by the notary

A notary who personally knows the signer may rely on that personal knowledge without reviewing any documents.

A credible witness used to identify a signer in Connecticut must generally be someone who:

Answer: Is personally known to the notary and personally knows the signer

A credible witness bridges the gap by being personally known to the notary while personally knowing the signer.

Before relying on a credible witness's identification of a signer, the notary should:

Answer: Administer an oath or affirmation to the witness regarding the signer's identity

The credible witness should swear or affirm to the signer's identity under oath before the notary relies on it.

Which of these documents would be the WEAKEST evidence of identity for a Connecticut notarization?

Answer: A Social Security card

A Social Security card lacks a photograph and signature security features, making it inadequate as primary identification.

If a notary has any reasonable doubt about a signer's identity after reviewing the ID presented, the notary should:

Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization until identity is satisfactorily established

A notary must not notarize when identity cannot be established to the notary's satisfaction.