WV Notary Identification and Verification 3

Question 1

A woman presents a driver's license with her maiden name, but the document to be notarized uses her married name. What should the West Virginia notary do?

Accepted Answer

Require satisfactory evidence linking her to the name on the document before notarizing

Answer

The notary must be satisfied the signer is the person named in the document, so a name discrepancy requires additional evidence before proceeding.

Question 2

Which element is NOT required on an identification document for it to serve as satisfactory evidence in West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

The signer's home address

Answer

The law requires government issuance and a photograph or signature, but a home address is not a statutory requirement.

Question 3

A notary's neighbor of fifteen years asks for a notarization but has no ID. May the notary proceed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the long acquaintance gives the notary reasonable certainty of the neighbor's identity

Answer

Personal knowledge based on dealings over time that provide reasonable certainty of identity is a lawful basis for identification.

Question 4

A signer offers a current U.S. military ID card containing his photograph. How should a West Virginia notary treat this?

Accepted Answer

Accept it, since it is a current federally issued ID with a photograph

Answer

A military ID is issued by the federal government and containing a photograph, so it qualifies as satisfactory evidence of identity.

Question 5

During a notarization, the notary suspects the driver's license presented is counterfeit. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarial act

Answer

A notary must refuse to notarize when not satisfied that the identification is genuine, since proceeding on suspect ID defeats the purpose of verification.

(WV Notary) West Virginia Notary Exam Practice Test

(WV Notary) West Virginia Notary Exam Practice Test

WV Notary Identification and Verification 3