When establishing the identity of a witness, is an oath or affirmation required?

In the context of notarization, when establishing the identity of a witness, an oath or affirmation is not required. The primary role of a notary public in this situation is to verify the identity of the witness, usually through an acceptable form of identification, such as a government-issued photo ID.

The purpose of the notary's role is to ensure that the witness is who they claim to be and that they understand the significance of their role in the notarization process, but formalizing this through an oath or affirmation is not a legal requirement. This approach streamlines the witness identification process and focuses on ensuring proper identification and understanding rather than the additional formality of administering an oath or affirmation.