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  1. An Ohio notary is asked to notarize for someone with only a military ID card. Is this acceptable?

    Answer: Yes, a current U.S. military ID is valid government-issued photo identification

    Military IDs are federal government-issued photo identification and are acceptable.

  2. If a notary cannot determine whether identification is authentic, they should:

    Answer: Refuse the notarization until satisfactory identification is provided

    If the notary doubts authenticity, they must refuse.

  3. Ohio law recognizes which forms of identification for notarization?

    Answer: Driver's licenses from any U.S. state, U.S. and foreign passports, and military IDs

    Ohio accepts a wide range of current, government-issued photo IDs.

  4. A signer presents two non-photo government documents. Should the notary accept them?

    Answer: No, at least one government-issued photo ID is required

    At least one current government-issued photo identification is required.

  5. What identification information should an Ohio notary record in their journal?

    Answer: The type of ID, ID number, issuing authority, and expiration date

    Comprehensive identification details should be recorded.

  6. A notary recognizes a signer from television but has never met them. Can they rely on this for identification?

    Answer: No, recognition from media is not personal knowledge

    Recognizing someone from media is not personal knowledge; proper identification is required.