RI Notary Signer Identity Verification 3

Question 1

A credible witness in Rhode Island must verify the signer's identity in what manner?

Accepted Answer

Under oath or affirmation administered by the notary

Answer

The credible witness's verification is made on oath or affirmation before the notary, making a false statement perjury.

Question 2

A signer presents a driver's license whose photo looks noticeably different from the person standing before the notary. The best first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Compare the physical description and, if still unsatisfied, request additional identification

Answer

The notary should compare all elements of the credential and may require additional identification before deciding to proceed or refuse.

Question 3

Which combination of elements makes an identification credential most reliable for notarial purposes?

Accepted Answer

Photograph, signature, physical description, and issuance by a government agency

Answer

A reliable credential is government-issued and contains a photograph, signature, and physical description that the notary can compare to the bearer.

Question 4

The name on the document reads 'Margaret A. Sullivan' but the signer's license reads 'Peggy Sullivan.' What is the notary's proper concern?

Accepted Answer

Whether the notary can be satisfied the ID identifies the person named in the document

Answer

The notary must be satisfied that the credential establishes the signer is the individual named in the record, and a name mismatch may require additional evidence.

Question 5

A foreign national who is not a U.S. resident asks for a notarization in Providence. Which credential is most clearly acceptable?

Accepted Answer

An unexpired foreign passport

Answer

A passport is an accepted government-issued identity credential under Rhode Island's satisfactory-evidence standards.

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RI Notary Signer Identity Verification 3