TX NNJE Signer Identification 3

Question 1

A Texas notary is asked to notarize a document for a signer who presents only a student ID card. Is this sufficient?

Accepted Answer

No, a student ID is generally not government-issued and is insufficient

Answer

A student ID is typically not a government-issued document and does not meet the standard required for Texas notary identification.

Question 2

How should a Texas notary record the ID type when a signer presents a Texas Department of Public Safety-issued ID card (not a driver's license)?

Accepted Answer

Record it as a state-issued photo ID card with the issuing agency noted

Answer

A state ID card issued by the Texas DPS is a valid government-issued photo ID, and the journal should identify it accurately as a state-issued ID card.

Question 3

Under Texas law, at minimum, how many credible identifying witnesses are needed to vouch for a signer who lacks acceptable ID?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Texas allows one credible identifying witness to vouch for a signer who lacks acceptable identification, provided the witness is personally known to the notary.

Question 4

Why is it important to record the ID expiration date in a Texas notary journal entry?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate the ID was current and valid at the time of the act

Answer

Recording the expiration date proves the ID was valid and current at the time the notarial act was performed, protecting the notary if the act is later questioned.

Question 5

A person presents a current U.S. military ID for a Texas notarization. Is this acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a current military ID is a government-issued photo ID and is acceptable

Answer

A current U.S. military ID is issued by the federal government and contains a photo, making it acceptable for Texas notarization purposes.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE Signer Identification 3