IN Notary - Indiana Notary Identifying Signers and Credibility Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signer appears before an Indiana notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.
The signer's close friend is present and offers to vouch for the signer's identity.
Under what condition may the notary use this person as a credible witness?

Accepted Answer

The witness is personally known to the notary or presents satisfactory evidence of their own identity to the notary.

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The witness is personally known to the signer and provides a verbal confirmation of the signer's identity.

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The witness is a family member of the signer and is not a party to the transaction.

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The witness signs an affidavit stating they have known the signer for over five years.

Question 2

Which of the following is an unacceptable document for verifying a signer's identity for a notarial act in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

A student identification card from a state university

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A valid U.S. Passport Book

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A driver's license issued by another U.S. state that expired one year ago

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An Alien Registration Card (Green Card) with a photo

Question 3

An Indiana notary is asked to notarize a document for an individual they have known socially for many years as their neighbor. Under Indiana law, when is it appropriate for the notary to identify this signer based on "personal knowledge"?

Accepted Answer

When the notary has transacted sufficient prior business with the individual to know their identity.

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When the notary has seen the signer's ID in the past.

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When the notary has a casual acquaintance with the signer.

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Only if the signer is an immediate family member.

Question 4

A man presents a valid, unexpired Indiana driver's license as identification for a notarization. The physical description on the license is accurate, but the photo shows him without the full beard he has now. What is the most appropriate action for the notary to take?

Accepted Answer

Accept the ID, as changes in hairstyle or facial hair are common and the ID is otherwise valid.

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Refuse the notarization because the photo is not an exact match.

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Ask the signer to shave his beard before proceeding.

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Require a second form of identification or a credible witness.

Question 5

According to Indiana Code, an acceptable identification document, such as a driver's license or passport, can be expired, but not for more than how long before the notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Three years

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Six months

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One year

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Five years

Question 6

When using a credible witness to identify a principal for a remote online notarization in Indiana, which of the following is required?

Accepted Answer

The credible witness must be identified by the notary through personal knowledge or a multi-step identity verification process.

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The credible witness must be a blood relative of the principal.

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The credible witness must be physically present in the same room as the notary.

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The credible witness must sign a paper affidavit that is mailed to the notary after the session.