Notarial ActsQuestion 57 of 100
For a proof of execution, may the credible witness who identifies the subscribing witness be identified by an ID card?
a.Yes, always
b.Yes, but only by passport
c.No—the credible witness must be personally known to the notary
d.The credible witness is not required
Explanation
In a proof of execution, the credible witness who vouches for the subscribing witness must be personally known to the notary, not identified by an ID document. This chain of personal knowledge is what allows the principal to be absent.
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