NH Notary NH Notary Signer Identification Requirements 2

Question 1

When using a credible witness to identify a signer before a NH notary, how many credible witnesses are needed if the witness is unknown to the notary?

Accepted Answer

Two credible witnesses, both of whom personally know the signer

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One credible witness is always sufficient

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Three witnesses are required

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The number of witnesses depends on the document value

Question 2

What must a credible witness swear or affirm before a NH notary?

Accepted Answer

That they personally know the signer and that the signer is the person named in the document

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Only that they have seen the signer sign their name before

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That the signer is a U.S. citizen

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That the document being notarized is legitimate

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a disqualifier for serving as a credible witness in NH?

Accepted Answer

Being older than 65 years of age

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Having a financial interest in the transaction

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Being a spouse of the signer

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Being named as a beneficiary in the document

Question 4

A NH notary is performing a remote online notarization. What is the required method for verifying signer identity?

Accepted Answer

Identity proofing through knowledge-based authentication or credential analysis, or both

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Personal knowledge only, since remote ID cannot be verified

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Any government ID emailed as a scanned copy

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A notarized affidavit from two local witnesses

Question 5

What is 'knowledge-based authentication' (KBA) used for in NH remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

To verify signer identity by asking questions based on public and private data records

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To verify the notary's own identity with the RON platform

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To confirm the document content is accurate

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To replace the signer's oath or affirmation

Question 6

If a NH notary cannot satisfactorily identify a signer, what is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act

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Proceed with the notarization and note the uncertainty in the journal

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Ask a colleague to notarize the document instead

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Accept the signer's verbal assurance of identity