What is a limitation of using "personally known" identification?

The idea behind "personally known" identification is that a notary can verify a signer's identity based on their prior acquaintance or familiarity. However, this method has limitations, particularly in cases where the individual is not well known to the notary or where they have only recently met.

If the notary has only met the signer recently, the relationship may not provide sufficient assurance of the signer's identity. This can create challenges in meeting the legal standards for notarization that often require a more established certainty about the person's identity. Depending on state laws, reliance on personal knowledge without additional verification might not fulfill the legal requirements for notarization. Therefore, using "personally known" identification is less reliable for individuals with whom the notary does not have a long-standing relationship, emphasizing the need for established recognition over a brief or recent encounter.

In this context, the other options mention requirements for formal introductions, documentation, or video evidence, which do not directly relate to the inherent limitation of only knowing someone recently, thus clarifying why the chosen answer accurately reflects this specific limitation.