TX NNJE Signer Identification

Question 1

Which primary form of ID is acceptable for identifying a signer during a Texas notarial act?

Accepted Answer

A current state-issued driver's license with a photograph

Answer

A current, government-issued photo ID such as a state driver's license is the standard acceptable form of identification for Texas notarizations.

Question 2

Under Texas notarial law, which identification method allows a credible identifying witness to vouch for a signer who lacks ID?

Accepted Answer

A personally known credible witness who swears to the signer's identity before the notary

Answer

Texas allows a credible identifying witness who personally knows the signer to appear before the notary and swear to the signer's identity.

Question 3

What information from a signer's ID must be recorded in the Texas notary journal?

Accepted Answer

The type of ID and enough information to identify it (e.g., issuing agency, ID type)

Answer

Best practice requires recording the type of ID used and sufficient details to identify it, without including unnecessarily sensitive data like full ID numbers.

Question 4

A signer presents an ID that expired six months ago. What should a Texas notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize until current, valid ID is presented

Answer

An expired ID is not acceptable for Texas notarization; the notary must require a current, valid form of identification.

Question 5

When a Texas notary personally knows the signer, how should identification be recorded in the journal?

Accepted Answer

Note that the signer was personally known to the notary

Answer

When the signer is personally known, the journal entry should state this fact as the method of identification used.

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE - Texas National Notary Journal Entry Practice Test

TX NNJE Signer Identification