A Notary Public attests to the identity of the signers of the document.

• A. True
• B. Sometimes
• C. Not always
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

A Notary Public’s job includes establishing who signed or acknowledged a document. Before performing an acknowledgment or administering an oath, the notary verifies that the signer is who they claim to be. This is done by checking acceptable identification (like a government-issued photo ID) or through other satisfactory evidence, or by personal knowledge of the signer. The act of verifying identity, along with the signer’s appearance before the notary, is what the notary’s seal and credibility certify.

This protects against fraud and makes the notarization legally meaningful. It’s about identity, not about the document’s content or truthfulness, which is why identity verification is a fundamental part of every notarial act. So the statement is true.