NH Notary Signer Identification Requirements Flashcards
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A NH notary is asked to notarize a document for someone who presents only a library card as ID. What should the notary do?
Answer: Refuse unless the notary personally knows the person or a credible witness is available
A library card is not a government-issued photo ID and does not constitute satisfactory evidence; the notary must use personal knowledge or a credible witness instead.
Can a NH notary notarize a document signed by a person who is known to the notary only by reputation but not personally?
Answer: No, personal knowledge requires direct personal acquaintance, not reputation alone
Personal knowledge means direct personal acquaintance with the individual, not merely knowledge of their reputation in the community.
When a NH notary records identification information in the journal, which piece of ID data is typically noted?
Answer: The type of ID document, the issuing agency, and the ID number or expiration date
Best practice and NH guidance call for noting the type of ID, issuing authority, and enough identifying information (such as the last four digits or expiration date) to document which ID was presented.
A NH notary knows the signer personally but the signer's legal name on the document differs slightly from what the notary knows. What should the notary do?
Answer: Clarify the name discrepancy before proceeding; do not notarize until the name issue is resolved
A name discrepancy raises identity concerns that must be resolved before the notarization proceeds, even if the notary has personal knowledge of the individual.
Which document is the MOST reliable form of satisfactory evidence of identity for a NH notary?
Answer: A current U.S. passport with photo and signature
A current U.S. passport is issued by the federal government and contains both a photo and signature, making it the most authoritative satisfactory evidence of identity.
Under NH law, may a notary public refuse to notarize a document solely because they do not recognize the foreign language in which it is written?
Answer: Yes, if the notary cannot identify the document type or confirm the signer understands it
A notary may refuse if they cannot determine what type of notarial act is appropriate or if they have concerns about whether the signer understands the document they are signing.