Signer Identity Verification Flashcards

Which of the following IDs would be acceptable for a Virginia notary to use in verifying a signer's identity?

Answer: A current US military ID card with photo

A current US military ID is a government-issued photo identification card and qualifies as satisfactory evidence of identity.

When using a credible witness to identify a signer in Virginia, the notary should record what in their journal?

Answer: The witness's name, their relationship to the signer, and the ID used to identify the witness

Documenting the credible witness's identity and basis for vouching creates a complete record of the identification method used.

A signer presents a foreign passport as their only ID. May a Virginia notary use it for identity verification?

Answer: Yes, if it is current, bears a photo, and appears to be genuine

A current foreign passport that bears a photo and physical description is acceptable evidence of identity in Virginia.

What should a Virginia notary do when a signer's appearance does not match their photo ID?

Answer: Require additional identification or refuse the notarization

A significant discrepancy between the signer and their ID raises doubt about identity, requiring additional evidence or refusal.

A Virginia notary's spouse presents a document for notarization. May the notary identify and notarize for their spouse?

Answer: Yes, if the notary has no financial interest in the document and can identify them properly

Virginia law does not categorically prohibit notarizing for relatives as long as the notary has no disqualifying financial interest.

Under Virginia remote online notarization (RON), identity verification typically involves:

Answer: Knowledge-based authentication (KBA) and credential analysis of the signer's ID

Virginia RON requires identity verification through knowledge-based authentication and credential analysis of the signer's government-issued ID.