OR Notary Signer Identification and Acknowledgment 2

Question 1

What information must an Oregon notary verify before completing an acknowledgment?

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The signer's identity and that the signer executed the document voluntarily

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That the document is legally binding under Oregon law

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That the document has been reviewed by an attorney

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That all parties to the document are present simultaneously

Question 2

Which of the following documents could an Oregon notary accept as satisfactory evidence of identity?

Accepted Answer

A current U.S. passport

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A Social Security card

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A credit card with the signer's name

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A birth certificate

Question 3

May an Oregon notary notarize a document signed by a person who is not physically present at the time of notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, the signer must appear before the notary either in person or via authorized RON technology

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Yes, as long as the notary knows the signer personally

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Yes, if the signer's signature has already been applied to the document

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Yes, if two witnesses observed the original signing

Question 4

When an Oregon notary takes an acknowledgment, what does the signer formally 'acknowledge'?

Accepted Answer

That they signed the document and that the signature is their own free act

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That the document was prepared by a licensed professional

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That all information in the document is true and correct

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That the notary has verified the document's legal sufficiency

Question 5

An Oregon notary is asked to notarize a document for someone who cannot provide any identification and is unknown to the notary. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act unless a credible witness is provided

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Proceed if the person signs in the notary's presence

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Notarize the document and note the lack of ID in the journal

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Ask the signer to provide two references instead of an ID

Question 6

Under Oregon law, what does it mean for a signer to 'appear' before a notary?

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The signer is physically present or connected via authorized real-time audio-visual technology

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The signer's name appears on the document

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The signer has mailed a signed copy of the document to the notary

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The signer has designated a representative to appear on their behalf