NV Notary Proper Signer Identification 2

Question 1

Under Nevada law, which of the following is an acceptable form of identification for a signer the notary does not personally know?

Accepted Answer

A current driver's license issued by any U.S. state

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An expired passport from any country

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A private employer photo badge

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A voter registration card

Question 2

A signer presents a foreign passport as identification. When may a Nevada notary rely on it?

Accepted Answer

Only if it has been stamped by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or otherwise properly validated for U.S. entry

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Never, foreign documents are prohibited

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Only if the signer also provides a utility bill

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Whenever the photo resembles the signer

Question 3

What does 'personal knowledge' of a signer's identity mean for a Nevada notary?

Accepted Answer

Familiarity with the individual through dealings sufficient to provide reasonable certainty of identity

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Having met the person once at a public event

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Recognizing the person's name from social media

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Being introduced to the person by a coworker minutes earlier

Question 4

A credible witness is used to identify a signer in Nevada. Which requirement applies to that witness?

Accepted Answer

The witness must be personally known to the notary or present valid identification, and must personally know the signer

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The witness must be an attorney licensed in Nevada

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The witness must be related to the signer by blood

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The witness only needs to have met the signer that same day

Question 5

A signer hands the notary a driver's license that expired two months ago. What should the Nevada notary do?

Accepted Answer

Decline to rely on it and request a current, unexpired form of acceptable identification

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Accept it because it expired less than a year ago

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Accept it if the photo still looks like the signer

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Accept it if the signer also gives a verbal oath

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT satisfactory evidence of identity for a Nevada notarization?

Accepted Answer

A Social Security card

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A current U.S. passport

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A current Nevada driver's license

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A current U.S. military identification card

Question 7

During a notarization, the notary notices the ID photo clearly does not match the person presenting it. What is the proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

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Proceed but note the discrepancy in the journal

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Ask the signer to explain and proceed if the story is plausible

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Perform the notarization and report it afterward