When can a notary complete a notarial act with an ID that does not match the document?

The completion of a notarial act when the identification does not match the document hinges on the concept of "satisfactory evidence." This means that even if the ID does not have an exact name match to the document, if the notary obtains sufficient reassurance of the signer's identity through various methods, they can proceed. This could include relying on the notary's personal knowledge of the signer or through credible witnesses. Essentially, the requirement is that the notary must be confident in the identity of the individual requesting the notarial act, even if the ID’s name is not a perfect match.

Other choices might suggest circumstances or conditions that could appear beneficial, but they do not fully satisfy the legal standards for identity verification. For instance, having a valid ID alone doesn't guarantee that the notary can perform the act if the name doesn't correspond with the document. Similarly, knowing the signer well can strengthen the notary’s confidence but does not replace the need for satisfactory evidence as per legal guidelines. The almost identical names could indicate a related individual but would not suffice on its own to establish identity without further verification.