Authentication is also done by the Office of __________.

• A. Lieutenant Governor
• B. Attorney General
• C. Secretary of State
• D. Governor

Answer: (A)

Authentication is the process of verifying that a notarial act or government document is truly authorized by the proper official so it can be trusted when used elsewhere. This verification is typically performed by the state office that keeps official records and can certify a signer’s authority.

In the context of this question, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor is presented as the authority that handles authentication. The Lieutenant Governor serves as the presiding officer of the state senate and often represents the state in formal, official matters, including attestations that require formal authentication. The other offices have distinct primary roles: the Governor is the chief executive, the Secretary of State handles notary commissions and official records, and the Attorney General provides legal opinions and state legal matters. So, for this item, the authentication function is associated with the Lieutenant Governor’s office.