Signer Identification and Acknowledgment Flashcards

Which of the following is an acceptable form of identification for a signer in an Oregon notarial act?

Answer: A current state-issued driver's license with a photograph

Oregon law requires satisfactory evidence of identity, which includes a current government-issued ID with a photograph and signature, such as a driver's license.

What is the primary purpose of an acknowledgment in Oregon notarial practice?

Answer: To confirm that the signer voluntarily executed the document and is who they claim to be

An acknowledgment confirms the signer's identity and that they signed the document voluntarily and for the purposes stated in it.

When may an Oregon notary use personal knowledge to identify a signer?

Answer: When the notary personally knows the signer and can attest to their identity

Oregon law allows a notary to use personal knowledge of the signer as satisfactory evidence of identity without requiring additional documentation.

What does an Oregon notary do when a signer presents an expired government-issued ID as their only form of identification?

Answer: Refuse to perform the notarial act unless another valid ID or credible witness is provided

Oregon law requires current (non-expired) government-issued identification; an expired ID does not satisfy the identification requirement.

A credible witness used to identify a signer in Oregon must be:

Answer: Someone personally known to the notary who vouches for the signer's identity

A credible witness must be personally known to the notary and must vouch for the signer's identity under oath.

In an Oregon acknowledgment, the signer must appear before the notary:

Answer: In person or via two-way audio-visual communication for RON

Oregon allows personal appearance before the notary or, for remote online notarization, appearance via two-way audio-visual communication technology.