CT Notary Identification and Verification

Question 1

What is typically considered an acceptable form of identification for verifying a signer's identity during a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.

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A utility bill with the signer's name and address.

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A credit card or membership card with the signer's name.

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A handwritten note from a friend confirming the signer's identity.

Question 2

If a signer does not have an acceptable form of ID, what alternative method can a notary use to verify their identity?

Accepted Answer

The notary may use personal knowledge of the signer or a credible witness who can vouch for the signer's identity.

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The notary should proceed without any verification if the signer claims they have no ID.

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The notary can accept a verbal confirmation of the signer’s identity from another person not present at the signing.

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The notary should refuse to notarize the document and suggest the signer obtain ID.

Question 3

What should a notary do if presented with an expired government-issued ID?

Accepted Answer

The notary should refuse to notarize the document if the ID is expired, as it does not meet the requirement for verifying identity.

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The notary should proceed with the notarization but make a note of the expiration on the document.

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The notary can accept the expired ID if it looks valid and the signer is otherwise known.

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The notary should call the issuing agency to confirm the ID's validity.

Question 4

How should a notary verify the identity of a minor who is signing a document?

Accepted Answer

The notary should obtain identification from the minor’s parent or legal guardian, or use a credible witness who can vouch for the minor’s identity.

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The notary should rely solely on the minor's statement about their identity.

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The notary should accept the minor’s school ID as sufficient for verification.

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The notary should request the minor’s birth certificate as the sole form of identification.

Question 5

If a document requires the signatures of multiple people, how should a notary handle the identification process?

Accepted Answer

The notary should verify the identity of each signer individually and ensure that each signer personally appears before the notary.

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The notary can verify the identity of one signer and assume the others are the same.

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The notary should ask all signers to present their IDs at once, without individual verification.

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The notary can verify all signers simultaneously based on a single ID shown by one signer.