NM Notary Signer Identification Procedures 3

Question 1

During a remote online notarization in New Mexico, how is a signer's identity typically verified when the notary lacks personal knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis plus identity proofing such as knowledge-based authentication

Answer

New Mexico RON rules require at least two identity verification processes, commonly credential analysis and identity proofing.

Question 2

A signer presents an ID whose photo looks noticeably different from the person standing before the notary. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to proceed until identity can be reasonably established

Answer

A notary must be reasonably certain the ID matches the person and should refuse when identity is in doubt.

Question 3

Which combination satisfies identification by credible witness when the notary does not know the signer?

Accepted Answer

A witness personally known to the notary who also knows the signer and swears to their identity

Answer

The credible witness must be known to the notary (or properly identified) and must personally know the signer, swearing under oath.

Question 4

A signer offers a laminated photocopy of his driver's license. May the notary accept it?

Accepted Answer

No, only the original identification document is acceptable

Answer

Photocopies and reproductions are not acceptable; the notary must inspect the original ID.

Question 5

Which detail on an ID should a notary compare against the document being signed?

Accepted Answer

The name on the ID matching the name on the document

Answer

The notary should confirm the signer's name on the ID reasonably matches the name on the document being notarized.

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