Notarial ActsQuestion 42 of 100
How may a credible witness be used in an acknowledgment?
a.To sign the document for the principal
b.To notarize the document
c.To pay the notary fee
d.To identify a signer who lacks ID, by swearing under oath that they personally know the signer
Explanation
A credible witness who personally knows the signer can, under oath, establish the signer's identity when the signer lacks acceptable ID. The credible witness must themselves be identified and must have no financial interest in the document.
Law Reference: CA Civil Code §1185Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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