WA Notary Identification and Credible Witnesses 2

Question 1

What qualifications must a credible witness meet in Washington to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Must personally know the signer, be personally known to the notary, and have no financial interest in the document

Answer

A Washington credible witness must personally know the signer, be known to the notary, and have no interest in the document being notarized.

Question 2

Can the signer's spouse serve as a credible witness in Washington?

Accepted Answer

No, a spouse typically has a financial interest in the document and is disqualified

Answer

A spouse is generally disqualified as a credible witness because they often have a financial interest in the document being notarized.

Question 3

What must a Washington notary do after relying on a credible witness to identify a signer?

Accepted Answer

Record the credible witness's name and ID information in the notary journal

Answer

The notary should record the credible witness's name and identifying information in the notary journal when using this identification method.

Question 4

Which of the following IDs would a Washington notary NOT accept as satisfactory evidence of identity?

Accepted Answer

A recent utility bill with the signer's name and address

Answer

A utility bill is not a government-issued photo ID and does not meet the standard for satisfactory identification in Washington.

Question 5

A signer presents a foreign passport to a Washington notary. Is this acceptable identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a current foreign passport is acceptable satisfactory evidence of identity

Answer

A current foreign passport is generally considered satisfactory evidence of identity in Washington, as it is a government-issued photo ID.

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