NH Notary NH Notary Signer Identification Requirements 3

Question 1

A NH notary is asked to notarize a document for someone who presents only a library card as ID. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse unless the notary personally knows the person or a credible witness is available

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Accept the library card as sufficient ID

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Accept if the library card has a photo

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Ask the person to sign twice to confirm identity

Question 2

Can a NH notary notarize a document signed by a person who is known to the notary only by reputation but not personally?

Accepted Answer

No, personal knowledge requires direct personal acquaintance, not reputation alone

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Yes, community reputation is sufficient personal knowledge

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Yes, if two neighbors confirm the reputation

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Only for documents under $500 in value

Question 3

When a NH notary records identification information in the journal, which piece of ID data is typically noted?

Accepted Answer

The type of ID document, the issuing agency, and the ID number or expiration date

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Only the ID type is required

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The full ID number must always be written in full

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No ID data needs to be recorded, only the method of identification

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the name discrepancy before proceeding; do not notarize until the name issue is resolved

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Notarize immediately since personal knowledge covers all name variations

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Ask the signer to write a note explaining the name difference

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Notarize with both names written in the certificate

Question 5

Which document is the MOST reliable form of satisfactory evidence of identity for a NH notary?

Accepted Answer

A current U.S. passport with photo and signature

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A student ID from a state university

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A company employee badge

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A voter registration card without a photo

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary cannot identify the document type or confirm the signer understands it

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No, the notary must notarize any document presented

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Only if the document involves real estate

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No, because the notary does not attest to document content