1. (a) Acknowledgments.— A notarial officer who takes an acknowledgment of a record shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, all of the following:

   1. (1) The individual appearing before the notarial officer and making the acknowledgment has the identity claimed.
   2. (2) The signature on the record is the signature of the individual.

2. (b) Verifications.— A notarial officer who takes a verification of a statement on oath or affirmation shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, all of the following:

   1. (1) The individual appearing before the notarial officer and making the verification has the identity claimed.
   2. (2) The signature on the statement verified is the signature of the individual.

3. (c) Signatures.— A notarial officer who witnesses or attests to a signature shall determine, from personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence of the identity of the individual, all of the following:

   1. (1) The individual appearing before the notarial officer and signing the record has the identity claimed.
   2. (2) The signature on the record is the signature of the individual.
4. (d) Copies.— A notarial officer who certifies or attests a copy of a record or an item which was copied shall determine that the copy is a complete and accurate transcription or reproduction of the record or item.
5. (e) Negotiable instruments.— A notarial officer who makes or notes a protest of a negotiable instrument shall determine the matters set forth in 13 Pa.C.S. § 3505(b) (relating to evidence of dishonor).

Cross References. Section 305 is referred to in section 315 of this title.