Signer Identification and Verification Flashcards

Which form of ID is generally acceptable for signer identification in Delaware?

Answer: A current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license

Government-issued photo identification such as a driver's license or passport is the standard acceptable form of identification for notarization.

What must a Delaware notary do if a signer's identification appears altered or suspicious?

Answer: Refuse to perform the notarization

If identification appears altered or fraudulent, the notary must refuse to perform the notarization to avoid facilitating fraud.

In Delaware, how recently must a government-issued ID have been issued to be considered current for notarial purposes?

Answer: It must not be expired at the time of the notarial act

The ID must simply be unexpired at the time of the notarial act; Delaware does not impose a maximum age beyond the ID's expiration date.

Can a Delaware notary use personal knowledge of the signer as a means of identification?

Answer: Yes, if the notary personally knows the signer

Delaware allows personal knowledge of the signer as a valid means of identification when the notary can reliably confirm the signer's identity.

What should a Delaware notary do if a signer presents an expired passport as identification?

Answer: Request a different, valid form of identification

An expired passport does not satisfy the identification requirement; the notary must request a current, unexpired form of identification.

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable substitute for government-issued photo ID in Delaware?

Answer: A social media profile showing the signer's photo

Social media profiles are not acceptable identification; only government-issued, unexpired photo IDs satisfy Delaware's identification requirements.