MS Notary Signer Identification Methods 2

Question 1

Under Mississippi's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, which of the following is an acceptable way for a notary to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge of the individual

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A verbal statement of identity from the signer alone

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A business card with the signer's name

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A utility bill addressed to the signer

Question 2

A signer presents a passport that expired two years ago. Under Mississippi law, may the notary accept it as identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because a passport may be current or expired within the last three years

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No, all identification must be currently valid

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Yes, but only if a credible witness also vouches for the signer

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No, passports are never acceptable for notarization

Question 3

What does 'personal knowledge' of a signer's identity mean for a Mississippi notary?

Accepted Answer

The individual is known through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty of identity

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The notary has met the signer at least once before

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The notary recognizes the signer's name from public records

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A mutual friend introduced the signer to the notary

Question 4

Which characteristic must an identity document generally have to serve as satisfactory evidence for a Mississippi notary?

Accepted Answer

It must contain the signature or photograph of the individual

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It must be issued by the State of Mississippi only

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It must list the individual's home address

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It must be laminated and wallet-sized

Question 5

A credible witness verifying a signer's identity before a Mississippi notary must first do what?

Accepted Answer

Take an oath or affirmation regarding the signer's identity

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Pay a witness fee to the notary

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Present the signer's birth certificate

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Sign the document being notarized

Question 6

If a Mississippi notary is not fully satisfied with the identification presented, what may the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Require additional information or credentials to assure identity

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Notarize anyway and note the doubt in the certificate

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Ask the signer to sign an extra copy as proof

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Accept a photocopy of any document the signer offers

Question 7

Why is proper signer identification considered the core duty of a notary public?

Accepted Answer

It protects against fraud and forgery by linking the signature to a verified person

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It allows the notary to charge a higher fee

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It guarantees the document's contents are true

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It makes the document automatically recordable