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

Answer

Georgia notaries must require unexpired identification documents; expired IDs are not acceptable forms of identification.

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

Answer

Library cards are not government-issued identification documents and are not acceptable for verifying signer identity in Georgia.

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

Answer

Georgia allows a notary to rely on personal knowledge of the signer's identity as an alternative to requiring documentary identification.

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

Answer

When the credible witness is not personally known to the notary, two credible witnesses who know both the signer and the notary are required.

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

Answer

A notary may proceed if sufficiently satisfied the individual is the same person, noting any name discrepancy in the notarial record.

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GA Notary Verifying Signer Identity 2