Identification and Record Keeping Flashcards
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What forms of identification are acceptable for notaization in North Dakota?
Answer: A current government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport
North Dakota requires satisfactory evidence of identity, which typically means a current, government-issued identification document containing a photograph and signature.
What information must be recorded in a North Dakota notary's journal for each notarial act?
Answer: Date, type of act, signer's name, type of ID used, and description of the document
The journal must include the date of the notarial act, the type of act performed, the signer's name and address, the identification method used, the type of document, and the fee charged.
How long must a North Dakota notary retain their journal after their commission expires?
Answer: 10 years
North Dakota requires notaries to retain their journal records for at least 10 years after the notarial act was performed, even after the commission expires.
If a signer cannot provide acceptable ID, what alternative may a North Dakota notary use?
Answer: A credible witness who personally knows the signer and can be identified by the notary
When acceptable ID is unavailable, a credible witness who personally knows the signer and who can themselves be identified by the notary may vouch for the signer's identity.
What must a North Dakota notary do with their seal and journal when their commission ends?
Answer: Destroy or deface the seal and deliver the journal to the Secretary of State or retain it securely
When a commission ends, the notary must destroy or deface the seal to prevent unauthorized use and must either securely store or deliver the journal to the Secretary of State.
Can a North Dakota notary identify a signer based solely on personal knowledge?
Answer: Yes, personal knowledge of the signer is an acceptable form of identification
Personal knowledge of the signer is one of the acceptable methods of identification for notarial acts in North Dakota, alongside satisfactory evidence such as photo ID.