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  1. A signer presents a Hawaii driver's license that expired 3 months ago. Under Hawaii notary rules, can the notary accept this as satisfactory evidence of identity?

    Answer: No, only unexpired government-issued IDs are acceptable as satisfactory evidence

    Hawaii requires satisfactory evidence of identity, which means current (unexpired) government-issued photo ID.

  2. If a signer cannot produce any government-issued ID, which alternative identification method may a Hawaii notary use?

    Answer: Use a single credible witness who personally knows both the signer and the notary

    A credible witness who personally knows both the notary and the signer may vouch for the signer's identity as an alternative to document-based ID.

  3. Which of the following documents is acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity under Hawaii notary law?

    Answer: A U.S. military identification card with photo and signature

    A U.S. military ID is a government-issued photo ID with signature, which meets the standard for satisfactory evidence.

  4. A Hawaii notary knows the signer personally from their neighborhood. Can personal knowledge substitute for formal identification?

    Answer: Yes — personal knowledge of the individual is listed as a basis for satisfactory evidence

    Hawaii law allows personal knowledge of the individual as a valid basis for satisfactory evidence of identity.

  5. A man presents a passport issued by a foreign country with a photo. Can a Hawaii notary use this as satisfactory evidence of identity?

    Answer: Yes — foreign passports with a photo and signature are generally acceptable

    Foreign passports are government-issued documents with photo and signature and are generally acceptable as satisfactory evidence under Hawaii notary law.

  6. When a Hawaii notary uses a credible witness to identify a signer, what must the notary do with regard to the witness?

    Answer: Record the witness's information in the notary journal and have the witness swear to the signer's identity

    The notary must record the credible witness's information in the journal and administer an oath to the witness that the signer is who they claim to be.