NC Notary - North Carolina Notary Signer Identification and Vetting Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signer appears before a North Carolina notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.
The notary personally knows an individual who is with the signer.
Under what circumstances can this individual serve as a credible witness to identify the signer?

Accepted Answer

The witness must take an oath, be personally known to the notary, and not be a party to or beneficiary of the transaction.

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The witness must present their own valid photo ID and sign an affidavit confirming the signer's identity.

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As long as the witness is a family member of the signer, they can vouch for the signer's identity without an oath.

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Any adult who has known the signer for at least one year can act as a credible witness by simply confirming the signer's name.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered 'satisfactory evidence' of a signer's identity for a notarization in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

A current U.S. Passport.

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A student ID card issued by a North Carolina university with a photo.

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An expired North Carolina driver's license.

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A birth certificate combined with a Social Security card.

Question 3

A notary has known a neighbor for over 15 years, having interacted with them at community events and social gatherings regularly. The neighbor needs a document notarized but forgot their wallet. How should the notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Identify the signer based on 'personal knowledge' and document this method in the notary journal.

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Refuse the notarization until the neighbor can present a valid government-issued photo ID.

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Identify the signer using a credible witness who is also present.

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Accept a recently expired driver's license since the notary knows the person well.

Question 4

When vetting a signer, a North Carolina notary must ensure the signer is acting of their own free will. Which scenario BEST demonstrates a notary's diligence in this duty?

Accepted Answer

The notary privately asks the signer, 'Are you signing this document willingly and without being pressured?'

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The notary asks the signer's spouse, who is in the room, if the signer understands the document.

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The notary proceeds with the notarization because the signer appears calm and doesn't say anything.

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The notary only verifies the signer's ID and is not responsible for assessing their willingness.

Question 5

A person presents a valid, unexpired driver's license from Mexico as identification for a notarial act. According to North Carolina law, is this an acceptable form of ID?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a driver's license officially issued by Mexico or Canada is an acceptable form of identification.

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No, only identification issued by a U.S. federal or state government is acceptable.

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No, foreign identification is never acceptable under any circumstances.

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Only if it is accompanied by a valid passport from Mexico.

Question 6

Which of the following documents is NOT an acceptable form of identification for a notarization in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

A temporary paper driver's license issued by the NC DMV.

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A U.S. Military ID card.

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A permanent resident card (Green Card) issued by USCIS.

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A current driver's license from another U.S. state.

A signer appears before a North Carolina notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.The notary personally knows an individual who is with the signer.Under what circumstances can this individual serve as a credible witness to identify the signer?

A signer appears before a North Carolina notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.
The notary personally knows an individual who is with the signer.
Under what circumstances can this individual serve as a credible witness to identify the signer?