Notary Exam Question #056
General Information / Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness
How is the identity of the subscribing witness established?
- By comparing their identification document with the notary public's records.
- By the oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally known to the notary public.
- By the subscribing witness providing a thumbprint.
- By the oath of a credible witness whom the notary public personally knows and who personally knows the subscribing witness.
- By comparing their identification document with the notary public's records.
- By the oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally known to the notary public.
- By the subscribing witness providing a thumbprint.
- By the oath of a credible witness whom the notary public personally knows and who personally knows the subscribing witness.
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The identity of the subscribing witness must be established by the oath of a credible witness who personally knows the subscribing witness and who is known personally by the notary public. In addition, the credible witness must present an identification document satisfying the requirements of Civil Code section 1185(b)(3) or (4).