MI Notary Signer Identification and Credentialing 3

Question 1

A Michigan notary is asked to notarize a document for a person who appears visibly impaired. Regarding the notarization, what is the MOST important concern beyond identity verification?

Accepted Answer

Whether the person is capable of understanding what they are signing

Answer

While identity verification is important, a notary must also ensure the signer is capable and willingly signing; a visibly impaired signer who cannot understand the transaction should not be notarized.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'satisfactory evidence' of identity under Michigan notary law?

Accepted Answer

A government-issued document with the signer's photo and signature

Answer

Satisfactory evidence of identity typically means a government-issued document containing the signer's photograph and signature, such as a driver's license or passport.

Question 3

Can a Michigan notary accept a federally recognized tribal identification card as proof of identity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it is government-issued by a recognized tribal authority and contains a photo

Answer

Tribal identification cards issued by a federally recognized tribal government and containing a photograph may be accepted as satisfactory evidence of identity.

Question 4

A signer presents a current U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) to a Michigan notary. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Accept it as valid identification if it contains a photo and is currently valid

Answer

A current Permanent Resident Card is a federally issued document with a photograph and is acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity regardless of citizenship status.

Question 5

What must a Michigan notary do if a signer refuses to provide any form of identification and is not personally known to the notary?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

Answer

Without satisfactory documentary evidence of identity or personal knowledge of the signer, a notary cannot verify who the signer is and must decline to perform the notarization.

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MI Notary Signer Identification and Credentialing 3