A signer appears before a North Carolina notary but does not have an acceptable form of identification. The notary personally knows an individual who is with the signer. Under what circumstances can this individual serve as a credible witness to identify the signer?
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A
The witness must take an oath, be personally known to the notary, and not be a party to or beneficiary of the transaction.
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B
The witness must present their own valid photo ID and sign an affidavit confirming the signer's identity.
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C
As long as the witness is a family member of the signer, they can vouch for the signer's identity without an oath.
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D
Any adult who has known the signer for at least one year can act as a credible witness by simply confirming the signer's name.