How does a notary identify a signer and witness the signature?

• A. Oaths or Affirmations
• B. Signature Witnessing or Attesting
• C. Copy Certification
• D. Protest

Answer: (B)

Notaries identify the signer and witness the signature by performing signature witnessing or attesting. The process starts with confirming the signer’s identity using acceptable identification or personal knowledge. Once identity is established, the signer signs in the notary’s presence, and the notary witnesses that signature or attests to its authenticity. This is the action described by signature witnessing or attesting.

Oaths or affirmations relate to jurats where the signer swears to the truth of the contents; copy certification is about certifying a true copy of a document; protests concern nonpayment of negotiable instruments.