RI Notary Signer Identity Verification 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Three years

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One year

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Six months

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It must be unexpired

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

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The neighbor may simply state the signer's name verbally

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The notary must refuse because credible witnesses are not allowed in Rhode Island

Answer

The neighbor must sign the document as a co-signer

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A Social Security card

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An unexpired U.S. passport

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A current out-of-state driver's license

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A government-issued nondriver identification card

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge of the individual's identity

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Personal knowledge only if a witness also confirms it

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Nothing; a photo ID is always mandatory

Answer

The signer's business card

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Require additional information or additional identification credentials

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Notarize anyway but note doubts in the certificate

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Accept the document if the signer seems honest

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Ask the document recipient to verify identity later

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Accept the photocopy if it is clear and legible

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Accept it if a family member confirms her identity informally

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Notarize and attach the photocopy to the document

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Earlier verification would make the fee higher

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State law requires IDs to be photographed during the ceremony

Answer

The signer's identity may legally change day to day