Ohio Notary Practice Exam

Which document must NOT have a witness’s oath associated with it?

1. Property transaction documents

2. Identity verification documents

3. Wills and testaments

4. Witnesses to a will

The correct answer is: Identity verification documents

The correct answer is identity verification documents because these types of documents are primarily concerned with confirming an individual's identity and do not typically require a witness's oath. When a notary is involved in verifying a person's identity, it generally entails confirming that the person presenting the identification is indeed who they claim to be, without necessitating the formalities of a witness's oath. Property transaction documents, wills and testaments, and witnesses to a will all involve important legal implications or processes that require greater scrutiny and rigor. These documents often require the involvement of witnesses to ensure that the intentions of the parties are verified and honored, which is why those documents necessitate having witnesses take oaths. In summary, identity verification focuses on the individual's identification rather than the validity or intention behind a specific legal document, making it the exception in this context.