Signers must appear in person for a notarization to be valid.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for foreign documents
• D. Only if the signer is under 18

Answer: (A)

The central idea is that the signer must be present before the notary so identity can be verified and the signing witnessed. Personal appearance lets the notary confirm who is signing, ensure they understand the document, and, if needed, administer an oath or take an acknowledged signature. This is why in traditional notarizations the signer’s presence is required to validate the act. (Remote or online notarization exists under specific rules, but for standard in-person notarizations, appearance is the norm.) The other choices don’t fit because the rule isn’t limited to foreign documents or to signers under 18; the core requirement is the signer’s personal appearance.