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Proper Identification and Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A caller asks the notary to notarize his mother's signature because she already signed the deed at home. The proper response is to:

    Answer: Decline, because the mother must personally appear before the notary

    Notarizing without the signer's personal appearance is prohibited no matter what secondary proof is offered.

  2. Which combination of features must an identification document generally have to be satisfactory evidence in New Mexico?

    Answer: Issued by a government and containing the signature or photograph of the individual

    Acceptable IDs are government-issued and bear the individual's photograph or signature, providing reliable evidence of identity.

  3. A signer who is deaf presents proper ID and communicates through written notes. May the notary proceed?

    Answer: Yes, if the notary can communicate directly with the signer and confirm willingness and awareness

    The notary may proceed when able to communicate with the signer, such as in writing, and verify identity, willingness, and understanding.

  4. While performing a jurat, what must the notary administer to the signer?

    Answer: An oath or affirmation that the statements in the document are true

    A jurat requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation attesting to the truthfulness of the document's contents.

  5. A signer refuses to swear an oath for religious reasons. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Offer an affirmation, which has the same legal effect

    An affirmation is a solemn declaration without religious reference and is legally equivalent to an oath.

  6. A notary's neighbor of fifteen years asks for an acknowledgment but has no ID with her. May the notary proceed?

    Answer: Yes, personal knowledge from long acquaintance is satisfactory evidence of identity

    Personal knowledge gained through years of dealings is itself satisfactory evidence of identity, so no ID card is needed.

  7. The document's notarial certificate states it was signed in 'Bernalillo County' but the signing actually occurs in Santa Fe County. What must the notary do?

    Answer: Correct the venue to reflect where the notarization actually takes place

    The venue in the certificate must state the actual location of the notarial act, so the notary corrects it before signing and sealing.