If you personally know the signer, is the multi-factor authentication procedure required?

In the context of notarial acts, when a notary personally knows the signer, the multi-factor authentication procedure is not required. This is because the notary's personal acquaintance with the signer serves as a form of identification and verification of the signer's identity. The purpose of multi-factor authentication is to enhance security and confirm identity, and when a notary can personally identify the signer, this verification is considered sufficient.

In typical practice, personal knowledge is an accepted method for identifying a signer without the need for additional steps or measures, such as multi-factor authentication, which often involves more complex procedures like providing multiple forms of identification or utilizing technology-based validation methods. Thus, if the notary has firsthand knowledge of the individual's identity, the additional procedural steps are deemed unnecessary.