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Commission# 2093228 Exp: Jan.08,2019
Identification Requirements for Notarizations
In order to complete a notarization, I am required to certify the identity of the signer of a document. (California Civil Code sections 1185(a), 1189,
Government Code section 8202). This is done by presenting proper identification documents. California Notary law is specific about what forms of identification I can accept in order to prove your identity.
Acceptable forms of ID:
*ID Card or driver’s license Issued by Dept. of Motor Vehicles of your state of residence * *United States passport Booklet or Card **
*A Foreign Government Passport Provided that it has been stamped by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
* United States Military ID With the required photograph, description, signature and number
*Inmate ID Issued by the California Department of Corrections, if the inmate is in custody
*Employee ID Issued by an agency or office of the State of California or of a county or city of California (subject to verification, and provided it contains the required photograph, description, signature and number)
** (expired within 5 years)
What if you don't have proper identification?
Credible Witnesses
If you lack proper identification, you may be able to use two credible witnesses who will appear with you and are willing to swear, under oath, to your identity. This option should only be used in circumstances where you are absolutely unable to obtain proper ID. These two individuals MUST have a valid ID as described above. These two individuals must know you and be disinterested parties. In other words, they cannot have any financial interest in the document you are signing. They definitely cannot be anybody named in the document, either. This means you may want to avoid family members as witnesses since they often have financial interest in documents that you have notarized. Good witnesses are usually friends, neighbors or coworkers, but you may use family members if you wish. Your witnesses should know you well enough and be comfortable swearing/affirming under oath to all of the following:
1. You are the individual named in the document being signed.
2. They know you personally.
3. You do not have any legal form of identification as described above.
4. It would be difficult or impossible for you to obtain proper identification.
5. They have no financial interest nor are they named in the document being signed.
These individuals will also be asked to sign my record journal, leave a thumbprint and their ID information will be recorded. Before you ask someone to act as a witness for you, please remember that they will be put under oath subject to penalty of perjury. If you use a witness who has financial interest in the document and they are convicted of perjury, they will forfeit their right to that interest. (California Civil Code 1185)
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
****I am not an attorney. Therefore, I cannot and will not give legal advice or guidance concerning any transactions or the documents related thereto.****
In order to complete a notarization, I am required to certify the identity of the signer of a document. (California Civil Code sections 1185(a), 1189,
Government Code section 8202). This is done by presenting proper identification documents. California Notary law is specific about what forms of identification I can accept in order to prove your identity.
Acceptable forms of ID:
*ID Card or driver’s license Issued by Dept. of Motor Vehicles of your state of residence * *United States passport Booklet or Card **
*A Foreign Government Passport Provided that it has been stamped by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
* United States Military ID With the required photograph, description, signature and number
*Inmate ID Issued by the California Department of Corrections, if the inmate is in custody
*Employee ID Issued by an agency or office of the State of California or of a county or city of California (subject to verification, and provided it contains the required photograph, description, signature and number)
** (expired within 5 years)
What if you don't have proper identification?
Credible Witnesses
If you lack proper identification, you may be able to use two credible witnesses who will appear with you and are willing to swear, under oath, to your identity. This option should only be used in circumstances where you are absolutely unable to obtain proper ID. These two individuals MUST have a valid ID as described above. These two individuals must know you and be disinterested parties. In other words, they cannot have any financial interest in the document you are signing. They definitely cannot be anybody named in the document, either. This means you may want to avoid family members as witnesses since they often have financial interest in documents that you have notarized. Good witnesses are usually friends, neighbors or coworkers, but you may use family members if you wish. Your witnesses should know you well enough and be comfortable swearing/affirming under oath to all of the following:
1. You are the individual named in the document being signed.
2. They know you personally.
3. You do not have any legal form of identification as described above.
4. It would be difficult or impossible for you to obtain proper identification.
5. They have no financial interest nor are they named in the document being signed.
These individuals will also be asked to sign my record journal, leave a thumbprint and their ID information will be recorded. Before you ask someone to act as a witness for you, please remember that they will be put under oath subject to penalty of perjury. If you use a witness who has financial interest in the document and they are convicted of perjury, they will forfeit their right to that interest. (California Civil Code 1185)
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
****I am not an attorney. Therefore, I cannot and will not give legal advice or guidance concerning any transactions or the documents related thereto.****