NC Notary Signer Identification and Vetting 4

Question 1

A signer presents a North Carolina driver's license that expired 14 months ago. What should the NC notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize because expired IDs are not acceptable satisfactory evidence

Answer

North Carolina law requires satisfactory evidence of identity through current, unexpired ID; an expired license does not meet this standard.

Question 2

Which combination of documents can satisfy the identification requirement when a signer lacks a single government-issued photo ID?

Accepted Answer

A valid photo ID from any source plus a non-photo government document

Answer

Under NC statute, satisfactory evidence can include a combination of documents, one of which must be a photo-bearing ID and another a government-issued non-photo document.

Question 3

A signer is identified by a credible witness who is personally known to the notary. The notary does NOT personally know the signer. Is this acceptable in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one credible witness personally known to the notary is permitted

Answer

NC law permits a single credible witness who is personally known to the notary and who personally knows the signer as a form of satisfactory evidence of identity.

Question 4

A signer presents a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) that is valid for 10 years and was issued 3 years ago. Should an NC notary accept it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid unexpired Permanent Resident Card is acceptable government-issued ID

Answer

A valid, unexpired federal government-issued photo ID such as a Permanent Resident Card satisfies North Carolina's identification requirement.

Question 5

When a notary personally knows the signer, what additional identification is required under NC law?

Accepted Answer

No additional ID — personal knowledge alone is satisfactory evidence

Answer

If the notary has personal knowledge of the signer's identity, that alone constitutes satisfactory evidence under NC notary statutes.

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NC Notary Signer Identification and Vetting 4