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What is sufficient identification in California?

In California a Notary Public must identify a signer with sufficient evidence of their identity. Many common documents of identification fulfill this requirement.

Forms of Identification that may be accepted by a Notary Public: 

  1. California driver’s license or nondriver’s ID

  2.  U.S. passport (or passport card)

  3.  An inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

  4.  Driver’s license or official nondriver’s ID issued by a U.S. state

  5.  Canadian or Mexican driver’s license issued by an appropriate public agency

  6.  U.S. military ID

  7.  Valid foreign passport

  8.  Employee ID issued by an agency or office of the state of California

  9.  Employee ID issued by a California city, county, or city and county

  10.  ID card issued by a federally-recognized tribal government

  11.  Valid consular identification document issued by a consulate

  12.  The oath or affirmation of one or two credible witnesses

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