Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

What You Will Need

Proof of Identity

Every signer must show valid (not expired) photo identification. All identification must contain a photo, a physical description, a signature and a serial number. The following types of identification are typically accepted if issued within the last 5 years:

Acceptable forms of identification may include the following:

Unacceptable forms of identification for having notarial services performed include the following:

Every signer must show valid (not expired) photo identification. All identification must contain a photo, a physical description, a signature and a serial number. In most states, a notary public may only confirm the identity of a signer for notary services by a state or federal identification card issued by a United States government office.

A notary public may not use an identification document issued by a government office from a foreign nation to establish the identity of a signer for the notarization of a document.

Credible witnesses are required to sign an affidavit which states:

The signer of the document is known to the credible witness.
The credible witness believes the signer of the document does not possess an acceptable form of identification.
The credible witness believes the signer of the document is reasonably unable to obtain an acceptable form of identification.
The credible witness has no financial interest or incentive for the document’s execution.

Checking and verifying the signer’s identity is a critical step in performing a notarial service. Some people may view it as a nuisance, but it’s performed to safeguard against fraud. So the next time you need a document notarized, remember to bring one of the accepted forms of identification mentioned above.

Every signer must demonstrate a willingness to sign the documents without coercion. He/she must also be aware of what they are signing and understand the significance of the transaction. Documents cannot be notarized if there is any cognitive impairment.

Unacceptable forms of identification for having notarial services performed include the following:

A notary public may not use an identification document issued by a government office from a foreign nation to establish the identity of a signer for the notarization of a document.

Credible witnesses are required to sign an affidavit which states:

The signer of the document is known to the credible witness.
The credible witness believes the signer of the document does not possess an acceptable form of identification.
The credible witness believes the signer of the document is reasonably unable to obtain an acceptable form of identification.
The credible witness has no financial interest or incentive for the document’s execution.

Requirements

What You Will Need

Proof of Identity

Acceptable forms of identification may include the following:

Unacceptable forms of identification for having notarial services performed include the following:

Credible witnesses are required to sign an affidavit which states:

Unacceptable forms of identification for having notarial services performed include the following:

Credible witnesses are required to sign an affidavit which states:

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