GA Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 3

Question 1

Which document is generally acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity for a Georgia notary?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A current, government-issued photo identification bearing the signer's signature is the standard acceptable form of identity verification in Georgia.

Question 2

How many credible witnesses may be used to identify a signer who lacks acceptable ID in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Two credible witnesses who personally know the signer

Answer

Georgia law allows two credible witnesses who personally know the signer and can swear to the signer's identity when acceptable ID is unavailable.

Question 3

A credible witness used to identify a signer for a Georgia notary must:

Accepted Answer

Personally know the signer and present their own acceptable ID to the notary

Answer

A credible witness must have personal knowledge of the signer's identity and must also present acceptable identification to the notary to establish their own identity.

Question 4

If a Georgia notary personally knows the signer well, which of the following is true regarding identification?

Accepted Answer

The notary's personal knowledge alone constitutes satisfactory evidence of the signer's identity

Answer

Georgia law recognizes a notary's personal knowledge of the signer's identity as a valid and sufficient basis for identification.

Question 5

When notarizing for a signer who uses a mark (X) instead of a signature in Georgia, what is required?

Accepted Answer

Two witnesses must observe the mark being made and add their own signatures to the document

Answer

When a signer executes a document with a mark, two witnesses must be present to observe the mark and add their own signatures to authenticate the act.

(GA Notary) Georgia Notary Exam Practice Test

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GA Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 3