NH Notary NH Notary Signer Identification Requirements

Question 1

Which method of identifying a signer is acceptable under NH RSA 456-B?

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge, satisfactory evidence through ID documents, or credible witness

Answer

NH law allows identification by personal knowledge, by satisfactory evidence such as a government-issued photo ID, or through a credible witness.

Question 2

What qualifies as 'satisfactory evidence' of identity for NH notarial purposes?

Accepted Answer

A current government-issued ID with a photo and signature, such as a driver's license or passport

Answer

Satisfactory evidence means a current ID issued by a government entity containing the individual's photo and signature.

Question 3

A NH notary does not personally know the signer and the signer has no acceptable ID. What option remains?

Accepted Answer

A credible witness who personally knows the signer and is personally known to the notary

Answer

When direct identification methods fail, a credible witness who is personally known to the notary and who personally knows the signer may vouch for identity.

Question 4

Can a NH notary accept an expired driver's license as satisfactory evidence of identity?

Accepted Answer

No, the ID must be current (not expired)

Answer

Satisfactory evidence requires a current government-issued ID; an expired license does not meet this standard.

Question 5

If a NH notary personally knows the signer, must the signer still present photo ID?

Accepted Answer

No, personal knowledge alone is sufficient identification

Answer

Personal knowledge of the signer is an independent and complete basis for identification; no additional ID is required.

NH Notary - New Hampshire Notary Exam Practice Test

NH Notary - New Hampshire Notary Exam Practice Test

NH Notary NH Notary Signer Identification Requirements