Which is one of the three acceptable forms of identification?

• A. Personal knowledge.
• B. A handwritten note from the signer.
• C. A witness statement.
• D. A social media profile.

Answer: (A)

Establishing identity is central to a notary act. In Georgia, one of the acceptable ways to verify who is signing is personal knowledge—the notary can confirm the signer’s identity based on their own familiarity with the person, without needing documents. This is why personal knowledge is the correct choice: it reflects a valid method recognized by notarial practice.

The other common methods include using a government-issued photo ID or relying on credible identifying witnesses who personally know the signer and can attest to their identity. The options listed that aren’t acceptable—handwritten notes, witness statements, or a social media profile—don’t provide reliable, verifiable evidence of identity and aren’t recognized forms of identification for notarial purposes.