OR Notary Signer Identification and Acknowledgment

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary - Oregon Notary Exam Practice Test

OR Notary Signer Identification and Acknowledgment