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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A signer lacks ID and is identified by a single Credible Witness whom the notary personally knows. Before taking the oath, the Credible Witness must present paper ID. During the oath, what must the Credible Witness swear regarding the document?

A

That they have read the entire document.

B

That they are a co-signer or guarantor of the document.

C

That they are related to the signer named in the document.

D

That they do not have a financial interest in the document and are not named in it.

Correct Answer

D. That they do not have a financial interest in the document and are not named in it.

AI Explanation

Credible Witness financial interest oath. Under CA Civil Code section 1185(b)(1)(A)(v), the credible witness must swear under oath that they do not have a financial interest in the document being acknowledged and are not named in the document.

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