OH Notary - Ohio Notary Signer Identification Requirements 2

Question 1

Which of the following is acceptable identification for notarization in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

A current U.S. passport

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An expired driver's license

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A student ID card

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A credit card with the signer's name

Question 2

Can an Ohio notary rely on personal knowledge to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, personal knowledge is an acceptable identification method

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No, photo identification is always required

Answer

Only if the signer is a family member

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Only for documents valued under $1,000

Question 3

A signer presents an Ohio driver's license that expired last week. Should the notary accept it?

Accepted Answer

No, expired identification is not acceptable

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Yes, it expired recently so it should be fine

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Yes, if the photo still resembles the signer

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Only if no other ID is available

Question 4

A credible witness may be used to identify a signer in Ohio when:

Accepted Answer

The credible witness personally knows both the signer and the notary

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The signer has no identification of any kind

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The witness is the notary's employer

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Credible witnesses are never permitted

Question 5

An Ohio notary is presented with a foreign passport as identification. Is this acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a current foreign passport is acceptable

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No, only U.S. documents are accepted

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Only if accompanied by a U.S. visa

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Only for foreign language documents

Question 6

What should a notary do when the name on the signer's ID does not exactly match the document name?

Accepted Answer

Proceed if the discrepancy can be reasonably explained and identity is not in question

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Refuse the notarization entirely

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Change the name on the document to match the ID

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Require the signer to legally change their name