NJ Notary - New Jersey Notary Identifying Document Signers Questions and Answers

Question 1

A signer appears before a New Jersey notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.
The signer's close friend is present and offers to vouch for the signer's identity.
Under what specific condition may the notary use this friend as a 'credible witness'?

Accepted Answer

The credible witness is personally known to both the notary and the signer.

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The friend presents their own valid identification and signs an affidavit.

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The notary has personally known the friend for a significant period.

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The friend is a party to the document being notarized.

Question 2

Which of the following is an unacceptable document for identifying a signer for a traditional, in-person notarization in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

A Social Security card issued by the U.S. government.

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A valid, state-issued driver's license with a photo.

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A U.S. Passport, current and unexpired.

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A United States military identification card.

Question 3

A New Jersey notary is performing a remote online notarization (RON). The notary does not personally know the signer. Which of the following identity verification methods is required?

Accepted Answer

Using at least two different types of identity proofing.

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Oath or affirmation from a credible witness.

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Answering knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions only.

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Presenting a valid government-issued photo ID via webcam only.

Question 4

A signer presents a valid New Jersey Driver's License as identification. The photo on the license is from ten years ago and the signer's appearance has changed significantly. How should the notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Ask the signer to provide an additional form of identification to support the primary ID.

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Reject the ID and refuse the notarization immediately.

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Accept the ID without question as long as it is not expired.

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Notarize the document but make a note in the journal about the discrepancy.

Question 5

Under what circumstances is a New Jersey notary permitted to notarize a document for a signer without requiring any form of documentary identification?

Accepted Answer

When the notary has personal knowledge of the signer's identity.

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When the signer is an immediate family member.

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When the transaction is for less than $100.

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When the signer provides a certified copy of their birth certificate.

Question 6

When a credible witness is used to identify a signer, what information regarding the witness must the New Jersey notary record in their journal?

Accepted Answer

The witness's signature, printed name, and address.

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The witness's occupation and employer.

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The witness's relationship to the signer.

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The witness's date of birth and Social Security Number.

A signer appears before a New Jersey notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.The signer's close friend is present and offers to vouch for the signer's identity.Under what specific condition may the notary use this friend as a 'credible witness'?

A signer appears before a New Jersey notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification.
The signer's close friend is present and offers to vouch for the signer's identity.
Under what specific condition may the notary use this friend as a 'credible witness'?