What forms of Identification are ACCEPTABLE?

Before performing a notarial act, a notary must be CERTAIN of the identity of each person whose signature will be notarized. A notary is required to exercise a HIGH DEGREE OF CARE in determining the identity of any person whose identity is the subject of a notarial act. Unless such person is known by the notary, identity shall be ascertained by examination of one or more of the following nine unexpired documents: 

• United States Passport Card

• Certificate of United States citizenship

• Certificate of naturalization

• Foreign passport

• Alien registration card with photograph

• State issued driver’s license

• State-issued identification card

• United States military card