MI Notary Signer Identification and Credentialing

Question 1

Which of the following is considered acceptable satisfactory evidence of identity for a signer appearing before a Michigan notary?

Accepted Answer

Current U.S. passport

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Voter registration card

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Social Security card

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Birth certificate

Question 2

What does 'personal knowledge' mean when a Michigan notary uses it to establish a signer's identity?

Accepted Answer

The notary has sufficient acquaintance with the signer to identify them without documentary evidence

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The notary has previously seen the signer's driver's license

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The notary has worked with the signer professionally for at least one year

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The notary has verified the signer's identity through a background check

Question 3

When a signer cannot produce acceptable identification, which alternative method may a Michigan notary use to establish identity?

Accepted Answer

A credible witness personally known to the notary

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The signer's verbal confirmation of their name and address

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A co-worker of the signer who recognizes them

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The signer's employer's written attestation

Question 4

For a Michigan driver's license to be accepted as satisfactory evidence of identity, it must be:

Accepted Answer

Currently valid and not expired

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Less than two years old

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Accompanied by a second form of ID

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Issued within the last renewal cycle only

Question 5

Which statement about a credible witness in Michigan notarial practice is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The credible witness must be personally known to the notary

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The credible witness must be a relative of the signer

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The credible witness must present their own valid ID to the notary

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Two credible witnesses are always required when documentary ID is unavailable

Question 6

A signer presents a current passport issued by a foreign country to a Michigan notary. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Accept it as satisfactory evidence if it is current and contains a photo

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Refuse because only U.S.-issued documents are acceptable

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Require a U.S. document in addition to the foreign passport

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Contact the Secretary of State's office for authorization before proceeding

Question 7

If a Michigan notary suspects that the identification presented by a signer is fraudulent, the notary should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

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Complete the notarization but note the suspicion in the journal

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Proceed and report the suspicion to authorities afterward

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Accept the ID but require a second witness to also verify