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Can a sworn written statement from a credible witness serve as identification for notarization?

  1. Yes, it can

  2. No, it cannot

  3. Only if it is notarized

  4. Only if the witness is a notary

The correct answer is: Yes, it can

A sworn written statement from a credible witness can indeed serve as identification for notarization. In Florida, notaries are permitted to use credible witnesses who can affirm the identity of the signer if the signer lacks proper identification. The witness must be personally known to the notary or present valid identification to confirm their credibility. In this scenario, a sworn statement acts as a safeguard for the notary, ensuring that the person requesting notarization is who they claim to be. It plays a crucial role especially when the individual needing notarization does not have any acceptable forms of ID. Therefore, the use of a sworn written statement from a credible witness is a valid and acceptable method of identifying a signer in the notarization process, enhancing the integrity of the notarization. The other options do not align with the established notarial practices in Florida. Notarization does not require the witness's statement to be notarized itself, nor is it contingent on the witness being a notary to be valid.