DE Notary Signer Identification and Verification 3

Question 1

A signer presents a Real ID-compliant driver's license. Is this acceptable identification in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Real ID-compliant driver's license is a valid government-issued photo ID

Answer

A Real ID-compliant driver's license is a government-issued photo identification and is fully acceptable for notarial identification purposes.

Question 2

What information on a photo ID should a Delaware notary verify when identifying a signer?

Accepted Answer

Name, photo, and expiration date at minimum

Answer

A notary should verify at minimum the name, photograph, and expiration date to confirm the ID is valid and belongs to the signer.

Question 3

If a signer's legal name on the document differs slightly from their ID due to a nickname, how should a Delaware notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Use the signer's full legal name as it appears on their ID for the certificate

Answer

The notary certificate should reflect the signer's full legal name as shown on their government-issued identification.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes why a notary should never notarize a document for someone they cannot identify?

Accepted Answer

It could facilitate fraud and expose the notary to liability

Answer

Notarizing without proper identification risks facilitating fraud and could expose the notary to civil or criminal liability.

Question 5

A Delaware notary recognizes the signer as a close family member. Should the notary proceed with the notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, but the notary can refer the signer to another notary

Answer

When a notary has a direct personal interest in a transaction — including family relationships — best practice is to refer the signer to a disinterested notary.

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DE Notary Signer Identification and Verification 3