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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A subscribing witness may establish their own identity through:

A

A sworn affidavit from their employer

B

Only a government-issued photo ID

C

Personal knowledge of the notary, OR satisfactory identification documents

D

Two additional credible witnesses

Correct Answer

C. Personal knowledge of the notary, OR satisfactory identification documents

AI Explanation

A subscribing witness proves their identity to the notary through either (1) the notary's personal knowledge of the witness, or (2) satisfactory evidence of identity (ID or credible witnesses). The subscribing witness then swears to knowing the principal signer.

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