NM Notary Signer Identification Procedures 2

Question 1

Under New Mexico's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, which of the following is an acceptable way to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge of the individual

Answer

New Mexico law allows identification by personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence from an ID document, or a credible witness.

Question 2

A signer presents a driver's license that expired two years ago. Under New Mexico law, may the notary accept it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because an ID expired no more than three years is acceptable

Answer

New Mexico permits a government-issued ID that is current or expired not more than three years before the notarial act.

Question 3

What must a credible witness do before vouching for a signer's identity in New Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Take an oath or affirmation verifying the signer's identity

Answer

A credible witness must verify the signer's identity under oath or affirmation administered by the notary.

Question 4

Which document is generally acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity even though it lacks a physical description?

Accepted Answer

A current passport issued by the U.S. government

Answer

A passport is an acceptable government-issued ID because it contains a photograph and signature, even without a physical description.

Question 5

A notary's neighbor of fifteen years asks for a notarization but forgot her wallet. What may the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Proceed using personal knowledge of the signer's identity

Answer

Personal knowledge from long-standing acquaintance is a lawful basis for identifying a signer in New Mexico.

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