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Signer Identity Verification Flashcards

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  1. Under Rhode Island's notary law (RULONA-based), an ID presented as satisfactory evidence of identity may be expired for no more than how long?

    Answer: Three years

    Rhode Island's RULONA-based law accepts a passport, driver's license, or government-issued nondriver ID that is current or expired not more than three years before the notarization.

  2. A signer with no acceptable ID brings a longtime neighbor whom the notary does not know. How can the notary properly verify the signer's identity?

    Answer: The neighbor must present acceptable ID and swear an oath or affirmation vouching for the signer

    A credible witness unknown to the notary must present satisfactory identification and verify the signer's identity under oath or affirmation.

  3. Which of the following is generally NOT acceptable as satisfactory evidence of identity for a Rhode Island notarization?

    Answer: A Social Security card

    A Social Security card lacks a photograph and physical description, so it does not qualify as identification for notarial purposes.

  4. A Rhode Island notary is asked to notarize for a person the notary has known personally for many years. What may the notary rely on?

    Answer: Personal knowledge of the individual's identity

    Personal knowledge of the individual is a recognized form of satisfactory evidence of identity under Rhode Island law.

  5. If a Rhode Island notary is not fully satisfied that the credentials presented are valid, the notary may do what?

    Answer: Require additional information or additional identification credentials

    RULONA expressly permits the notary to require additional information or credentials to assure the identity of the individual.

  6. A signer presents a photocopy of her driver's license because the original is at home. The Rhode Island notary should:

    Answer: Decline until an original, valid credential or another lawful method of identification is provided

    Identification must be based on an original credential, personal knowledge, or a sworn credible witness, not a photocopy.

  7. Why does identity verification occur at the time of the notarization rather than at any earlier point?

    Answer: The notary must be satisfied the person appearing at that moment is the person named in the document

    The notarial act certifies that the individual who personally appeared was identified at the time of the act, so verification must happen then.