Satisfactory evidence is the most common form of identification.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends
• D. Not necessarily

Answer: (B)

In Maryland notary practice, identifying a signer can be done in two approved ways: satisfactory evidence of identity (usually through credible ID documents) and personal knowledge of the signer (you know them well enough to verify who they are without documents). Because there are two valid methods and the choice depends on the situation, stating that satisfactory evidence is the most common form isn’t accurate. Some signers are identified by documents, while others are identified by personal knowledge, depending on what’s available and the notary’s judgment. Therefore, the statement is false.