CT Notary Special Circumstances in Notarization 3

Question 1

A signer with no acceptable ID brings a longtime neighbor who knows both the signer and is known to the notary. This method of identification is called:

Accepted Answer

Identification by credible witness

Answer

A credible witness personally known to the notary who knows the signer can vouch for the signer's identity.

Question 2

Before accepting a credible witness to identify a signer, the notary should confirm the witness:

Accepted Answer

Has no financial interest in the transaction and personally knows the signer

Answer

A credible witness must be disinterested in the transaction and have personal knowledge of the signer's identity.

Question 3

An inmate at a correctional facility needs an affidavit notarized but his ID was confiscated at intake. What is a commonly accepted approach?

Accepted Answer

Identify the inmate through a credible witness, such as a corrections official who can verify identity

Answer

When a signer lacks ID, a credible witness such as a facility official may establish identity so the notarization can proceed.

Question 4

A daughter presents her elderly mother's signed deed and says her mother is too ill to appear. The mother is not present. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse, because the signer must personally appear before the notary

Answer

Personal appearance of the signer is required and cannot be delegated to a relative or satisfied by a phone call for a standard notarization.

Question 5

An attorney-in-fact signs a document under a power of attorney as "John Smith by Mary Smith, attorney-in-fact." Whose identity must the notary verify?

Accepted Answer

Mary Smith, the person actually appearing and signing

Answer

The notary identifies and notarizes for the person physically appearing and signing, which is the attorney-in-fact.

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

CT Notary Special Circumstances in Notarization 3