You must establish the identity of the Subscribing Witness by the oath of a credible witness whom you personally know.
The Subscribing Witness must bring the principal to your office.
The Subscribing Witness must present a U.S. Passport.
You must personally know the Subscribing Witness.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. You must establish the identity of the Subscribing Witness by the oath of a credible witness whom you personally know.
Detailed Explanation
Subscribing witness identification. The identity of a subscribing witness must be established by the oath of a credible witness whom the notary public personally knows and who personally knows the subscribing witness. This is a strict chain of personal knowledge.
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