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

Answer

Mississippi law allows identification by personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence via an identity document, or verification by a credible witness.

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

Answer

Mississippi permits a passport, driver's license, or government-issued ID that is current or expired no more than three years before the notarial act.

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

Answer

Personal knowledge requires dealings sufficient to give the notary reasonable certainty that the individual has the claimed identity.

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

Answer

An acceptable identity document must contain the individual's signature or photograph and be issued by a government authority.

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

Answer

A credible witness must verify the signer's identity under oath or affirmation administered by the notary.

(MS Notary) Mississippi Notary Exam Practice Test

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MS Notary Signer Identification Methods 2