TX NNJE Signer Identification 2

Question 1

For a Texas Remote Online Notarization (RON), what additional identification method may be used beyond a photo ID?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions

Answer

Texas RON rules permit knowledge-based authentication (KBA), which involves dynamic questions about the signer's personal history to verify identity remotely.

Question 2

In a Texas notary journal, signer identification information should be recorded:

Accepted Answer

For every notarial act, without exception

Answer

Best practice requires documenting the identification method used for every notarial act, not just those where fraud is suspected.

Question 3

A signer presents a foreign passport as identification for a Texas notarization. Is this acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a current foreign passport is generally acceptable

Answer

A current foreign passport is generally an acceptable form of identification for Texas notarizations because it is government-issued and contains a photograph.

Question 4

What must a Texas notary do if they cannot satisfactorily identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act

Answer

If a notary cannot positively identify a signer through an acceptable method, the notary must refuse to perform the notarial act.

Question 5

A signer's name on the document does not exactly match their ID. What should a Texas notary do?

Accepted Answer

Investigate whether the discrepancy is minor (e.g., middle name omission) or significant before deciding to proceed or refuse

Answer

Minor name discrepancies (such as a missing middle name) may be acceptable, but significant differences require the notary to investigate before proceeding.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE Signer Identification 2