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  1. Which of the following is generally NOT an acceptable form of identification for Missouri notarization?

    Answer: A credit card with the signer's name embossed on it

    A credit card is not an acceptable form of identification for notarization because it does not contain a photograph or sufficient identifying information.

  2. A Missouri notary is asked to notarize a document for someone who appears intoxicated. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Decline the notarization if the signer appears unable to understand what they are signing

    A notary should decline notarization if the signer appears unable to understand the nature of the transaction or what they are signing due to intoxication.

  3. When verifying a signer's identity, must a Missouri notary compare the signature on the ID to the signature on the document?

    Answer: It is a recommended best practice to compare signatures, though not always explicitly required

    While not always explicitly required by statute, comparing the signature on the ID to the signature on the document is a recommended best practice for identity verification.

  4. A signer presents a foreign passport as identification. Can a Missouri notary accept it?

    Answer: Yes — a valid foreign passport is generally an acceptable form of identification

    A valid foreign passport is generally an acceptable form of identification for Missouri notarization because it is a government-issued photo ID.

  5. What should a Missouri notary do if a signer presents two forms of ID with different names?

    Answer: Investigate the discrepancy and decline if it cannot be satisfactorily explained

    If a signer presents identification with conflicting names, the notary should investigate the discrepancy and decline the notarization if it cannot be satisfactorily resolved.

  6. Is a U.S. military dependent ID card an acceptable form of identification for Missouri notarization?

    Answer: Yes — military dependent ID cards are government-issued photo IDs and are generally acceptable

    A U.S. military dependent ID card is a government-issued photo identification and is generally acceptable for Missouri notarization purposes.