CT Notary Signer Identification Methods 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A current government-issued ID with photograph and signature

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Decline it and request a current, unexpired form of identification

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge of the signer by the notary

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Is personally known to the notary and personally knows the signer

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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