UT Notary Signer Identification Requirements 2

Question 1

Which form of identification is explicitly recognized as 'satisfactory evidence' of identity under Utah Code § 46-1-2?

Accepted Answer

A current passport issued by a foreign government

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A library card with photo

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A utility bill with the signer's name and address

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A social media profile with a profile photo

Question 2

What is the 'credible witness' method of identification under Utah law?

Accepted Answer

A person known to the notary swears under oath that the signer is who they claim to be

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The signer identifies themselves by business card

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Two strangers to the notary vouch for the signer

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The notary relies on the signer's employee badge

Question 3

A signer presents a driver license that expired 6 months ago. What should the Utah notary do?

Accepted Answer

Reject it and require a current, valid ID

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Accept it since it still has a photo

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Accept it if the signer also provides a utility bill

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Accept it if the signer verbally confirms their identity

Question 4

Personal knowledge as a basis for identifying a signer in Utah means the notary:

Accepted Answer

Has personal, direct knowledge of the signer's identity through prior acquaintance

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Has seen the signer's photo online

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Knows the signer through professional dealings in the past week

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Recognizes the signer from a public record

Question 5

If a signer cannot produce acceptable identification, which TWO methods may a Utah notary use to establish identity?

Accepted Answer

Personal knowledge of the notary OR a credible witness known to the notary

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Two utility bills OR an employer letter

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A sworn statement by the signer OR a fingerprint scan

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A credit card OR a student ID

Question 6

Can a Utah notary rely solely on a signer's verbal statement of their own name as satisfactory identification?

Accepted Answer

No, verbal self-identification alone does not constitute satisfactory evidence under Utah law

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Yes, if the signer appears trustworthy

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Yes, if the notary records it in the journal

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Yes, for documents valued under $1,000