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Connecticut notary rules: identifying signers
What the Connecticut Notary Public Manual says about identifying signers, as 7 exam-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.
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- Which fourth method of identity verification is available exclusively for remote notarizations in Connecticut?3rd party identification verification system. The handbook lists personal knowledge and government ID as methods shared with in-person notarizations, but identifies the '3rd party identification verification system' as the fourth option added specifically for remote notarizations.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 21: “For remote notarizations, the notary public is provided with three methods authorized for in-person notarizations and adds a fourth option – 3rd party identification verification system – that is available only for remote notarizations.”
- According to Connecticut law, if a signer is not personally known to the notary, what specific combination of identification documents must the signer provide?At least two forms of identification containing the individual's signature, at least one of which also contains the photograph of the signer or a physical description. The handbook mandates two signed IDs, with at least one containing a photo or physical description, while excluding social security cards and birth certificates.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 12: “Connecticut law (see Section 3-94a (9) of the Connecticut General Statutes in Appendix B) requires that the signer provide the notary with at least two forms of identification containing the individual's signature, at least one of which also contains the photograph of the signer, or a physical description.”
- What is the requirement for a credible witness verifying a signer's identity during a remote notarization?The witness must be in the presence of the notary or signer or connected to both through video and audio. The handbook allows the witness to be connected via video and audio rather than requiring strict physical presence in the same location.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 22: “The witness must be in the presence of the notary or signer or connected to both through video and audio.”
- Which of the following is NOT a permitted method for a notary to reasonably identify a remotely located individual during a remote notarization?Presentation of an expired government-issued identification document. The law requires the identification document to be current; using an expired document is not a compliant method of identification.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 42: “The individual presents a government-issued identification document or record that has not expired and includes the individual's photograph, name and signature.”
- What is the recommended action for a notary to take regarding the signer's identification during a remote notarization session?Take and retain a screen capture of the signer holding the identification to the camera. The handbook specifically recommends taking and retaining a screen capture of the signer holding the ID to the camera during the video session.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 21: “Since the ID will be shown over video camera, it is recommended that the notary take and retain a screen capture of the signer holding the identification to the camera.”
- What specific characteristic must a credible witness possess in relation to the notary public?The witness must be personally known by the notary. The handbook mandates that the credible witness must be personally known to the notary, distinguishing this requirement from other potential relationships.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 12: “It is essential that the credible witness be “personally known” to the notary.”
- Which types of documents are excluded from serving as satisfactory proof of identification in Connecticut?Social security cards or birth certificates. The handbook specifically lists social security cards and birth certificates as documents that are not acceptable forms of identification.Connecticut Notary Public Manual, page 12: “Remember a social security card or birth certificates are not to be used as a form of identification.”