MT Notary Identifying Signers and Credibility 4

Question 1

A signer appears before a Montana notary via approved communication technology for a remote online notarization. How is identity typically verified when the notary lacks personal knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Through identity proofing such as credential analysis and dynamic knowledge-based authentication

Answer

Remote notarization requires identity proofing, generally credential analysis of the ID plus knowledge-based authentication or a credible witness.

Question 2

A woman presents a driver's license in her maiden name, but the document to be signed uses her married name. What is the notary's best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Verify the identity connection through additional satisfactory evidence, such as a credible witness or other acceptable proof, or decline

Answer

The notary must be reasonably certain the signer is the person named in the document, resolving name discrepancies through acceptable identification methods or declining.

Question 3

Which detail on a presented driver's license should a notary compare against the person standing in front of them?

Accepted Answer

The photograph and physical description

Answer

The notary should compare the photo, physical description, and signature to the individual present to confirm the match.

Question 4

Two credible witnesses who are strangers to the notary but personally know the signer appear with valid IDs of their own. Under Montana's RULONA framework, may they be used?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary identifies each witness by an acceptable ID document and each takes an oath

Answer

A credible witness may be identified either through the notary's personal knowledge or by acceptable identification documents before swearing to the signer's identity.

Question 5

A signer presents a Montana concealed weapon permit with photo and signature as identification. What is the notary's proper analysis?

Accepted Answer

It may qualify as another form of government-issued identification containing a photograph or signature

Answer

Montana law permits other government-issued identification that is current or recently expired and bears the individual's signature or photograph.

(MT Notary) Montana Notary Exam Practice Test

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MT Notary Identifying Signers and Credibility 4