GA Notary Verifying Signer Identity 2

Question 1

A signer presents a state-issued driver's license that expired 6 months ago. What should a Georgia notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize because Georgia law requires current, unexpired ID

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Accept it since the photo and information are still valid

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Accept it only if the signer also provides a second form of ID

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Contact the Georgia Secretary of State for guidance before proceeding

Question 2

Under Georgia law, which of the following is NOT a generally acceptable form of ID for notarial purposes?

Accepted Answer

Library card with photo

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U.S. passport

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State-issued driver's license

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Military identification card

Question 3

A Georgia notary personally knows a signer well. Is a government-issued ID still required?

Accepted Answer

No, a notary who personally knows the signer may rely on that knowledge instead of ID

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Yes, always — personal knowledge is never sufficient under Georgia law

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Only if the document being notarized is a real estate deed

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Only if the notary has known the signer for at least one year

Question 4

A credible witness is used to identify a signer in Georgia. How many credible witnesses are required when the witness does NOT personally know the notary?

Accepted Answer

Two credible witnesses who both personally know the signer and are known to the notary

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One credible witness who personally knows the signer

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Two credible witnesses who are known to the notary but not necessarily the signer

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Three credible witnesses, at least one of whom holds a government office

Question 5

The name on a signer's driver's license reads 'Robert T. Smith' but the document to be notarized uses 'Bob Smith.' What should the Georgia notary do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed as long as the notary is satisfied the signer is the same person and notes the discrepancy

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Refuse to notarize because the names do not exactly match

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Require the signer to obtain a corrected document before notarizing

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Accept the ID only if the signer signs both names on the notarial certificate

Question 6

Which feature of a government-issued ID is MOST critical for a Georgia notary verifying a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

A current photograph that resembles the signer

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The color and design of the ID card

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The issuing state's hologram or watermark

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The signature of the issuing authority

Question 7

A foreign national presents only a passport issued by their home country. Can a Georgia notary accept this as proof of identity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid foreign passport is generally an acceptable form of identification

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No, only U.S.-issued documents are acceptable in Georgia

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Only if it includes a valid U.S. visa stamp

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Only if accompanied by a certified translation into English