Prior to verifying your identity with a Photo ID, all signers will have first verified their identity with a Social Security Number that is valid for at least 2 years.
Each state has specific Photo ID requirements to prove your identity to the notary.
The List of Acceptable ID Options | |
IDs accepted in all U.S. states | A National Passport or U.S. Passport Card Driver's license or I.D. card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States |
IDs accepted in certain states | Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-551) Employment Authorization Document that contains a photograph (I-766) Foreign Passport with a temporary I-551 stamp ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document card U.S. military card |
Please note: check your state requirements first before presenting any of these IDs. Before completing the notarization, your notary will also confirm that your ID meets the state requirements.