GA Notary Verifying Signer Identity 3

Question 1

A signer wants to notarize a power of attorney but presents only a photocopy of their driver's license. How should a Georgia notary respond?

Accepted Answer

Refuse — the original, physical ID document must be presented

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Accept the photocopy since it clearly shows the photo and information

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Accept it if the copy appears unaltered and matches the signer's appearance

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Accept it only for low-risk documents like affidavits

Question 2

A credible witness in a Georgia notarization must swear or affirm what about the signer?

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That the signer is the individual named in the document and is signing voluntarily

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That the signer is a U.S. citizen in good standing

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That the signer is not under any legal disability

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That the signer has read and understands the document

Question 3

Under what circumstance may a Georgia notary proceed WITHOUT seeing the signer's photo ID?

Accepted Answer

When the signer is personally known to the notary

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When the document value is under $5,000

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When the signing takes place at an attorney's office

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When the signer has a high credit score on file

Question 4

A signer provides a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) as identification. How should a Georgia notary treat this document?

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Accept it as a valid, government-issued photo ID

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Reject it because only U.S. citizen documents are acceptable

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Accept it only if it was issued within the last two years

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Require it to be accompanied by a foreign passport

Question 5

When a Georgia notary records information about a signer's ID in the notary journal, which detail is MOST important to capture?

Accepted Answer

The type of ID, issuing authority, and ID number or expiration date

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The signer's home address as listed on the ID

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The font and color scheme of the ID card

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Whether the signer appeared nervous or reluctant

Question 6

A signer has no government-issued ID but is vouched for by one credible witness who is personally known to the notary. Is this sufficient in Georgia?

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Yes, one credible witness known to the notary is sufficient in Georgia

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No, at least two credible witnesses are always required

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Only if the witness is also a licensed attorney

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Only if the document is not a real property instrument

Question 7

What is the PRIMARY reason Georgia notaries verify a signer's identity before completing a notarization?

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To prevent fraud and ensure the person is who they claim to be

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To comply with IRS tax reporting requirements

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To confirm the signer has read the document in question

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To establish the signer's creditworthiness