What does it mean for someone to be 'personally known' to a notary?

When someone is described as 'personally known' to a notary, it implies that the notary has sufficient trust in the individual’s identity. This means that the notary has enough familiarity with the individual to confidently assert their identity, which is often based on more than just a basic introduction.

'Personally known' often relates to the notary's experience with the individual, allowing them to ascertain that the person is who they claim to be. This trust is typically established through previous interactions or a relationship that reassures the notary regarding the person's identity.

Other possible interpretations of being 'personally known' may involve actual physical meetings or relationships, but those characteristics alone do not necessarily ensure sufficient assurance of a person's identity, which is paramount in the notarial process. The focus here is on the notary’s ability to reliably recognize and vouch for the individual’s identity, which is central to executing notarial acts accurately and ethically.