WV Notary Identification and Verification

Question 1

What is the primary method for a notary public to verify the identity of a signer?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the signer's identity through a government-issued photo ID

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Checking the signer's credit score

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Asking the signer to provide a utility bill

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Confirming the signer's identity through a personal reference

Question 2

If a signer does not have a government-issued photo ID, what is an acceptable alternative for verification?

Accepted Answer

Two credible witnesses who can vouch for the signer's identity

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A bank statement with the signer's name

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A document showing the signer's social security number

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A letter from the signer's employer

Question 3

What should a notary do if a signer’s identification is expired?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document

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Accept the expired ID if it is otherwise valid

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Ask the signer to provide a secondary form of ID

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Allow the notarization but make a note of the expired ID

Question 4

When using a credible witness to verify a signer's identity, what is the witness's role?

Accepted Answer

To personally know the signer and vouch for their identity

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To sign the document as a co-signer

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To provide an affidavit of the signer's identity

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To act as a translator for the signer

Question 5

What is a “reasonable” method for a notary to verify a signer's identity if the ID is not provided?

Accepted Answer

Following state-specific guidelines for alternative verification methods

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Using a phone call to confirm the signer's identity

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Checking the signer's social media profiles

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Asking the signer for personal information such as their address