GA Notary Verifying Signer Identity 4

Question 1

A signer presents a valid tribal photo ID issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe. Should a Georgia notary accept this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tribal IDs from federally recognized tribes are generally considered government-issued ID

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No, only state or federal government IDs are acceptable in Georgia

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Only if the tribe is headquartered in Georgia

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Only if combined with a Social Security card

Question 2

A signer's physical appearance has changed dramatically since their ID photo was taken (e.g., weight change, facial hair). What should the Georgia notary do?

Accepted Answer

Use professional judgment and may ask probing questions to satisfy themselves of the signer's identity

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Automatically refuse to notarize and require an updated ID

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Proceed without question since the ID is otherwise valid

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Require a second form of ID in every such case by law

Question 3

In a Georgia remote online notarization (RON), how is signer identity primarily verified?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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Through personal knowledge only, no ID required

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By mailing a copy of the ID to the notary in advance

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By having a local witness present at the signer's location

Question 4

A signer presents a valid U.S. passport card (not the booklet). Is this acceptable identification for a Georgia notary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the U.S. passport card is a government-issued photo ID and is acceptable

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No, only the passport booklet is acceptable, not the card

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Only for domestic transactions, not for real estate documents

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Only if the card was issued within the last five years

Question 5

A notary in Georgia is presented with an ID that appears tampered with or shows signs of alteration. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the notarization and do not accept the potentially fraudulent ID

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Accept it if the photo still resembles the signer

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Accept it but reduce the notary fee as a precaution

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Proceed but file a report with the county clerk afterward

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios does NOT satisfy the identity verification requirement for a Georgia notarization?

Accepted Answer

The signer presents a signed statement from their employer confirming their identity

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The signer presents a valid, unexpired state driver's license

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The notary has personally known the signer for five years

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A credible witness known to the notary vouches for the signer under oath

Question 7

A signer presents a Georgia Department of Driver Services ID card (non-driver ID). Is this valid for notarial identity verification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a state-issued non-driver photo ID is an acceptable form of identification

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No, only driver's licenses are acceptable, not non-driver IDs

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Only if the signer also provides proof of their Social Security number

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Only for documents that do not involve real property