What Forms of I.D. Are Acceptable For Notarizations?
Primary I.D.
All IDs must include a photographic image of your face:
(Not Accepted: Inmate/Prisoner IDs)
Secondary I.D.
If you've recently changed your name and it no longer matches the ID you're using for identity verification purposes, you must provide a secondary ID that reflects your new name. Your primary ID can have your former name as long as your secondary ID has your current name.
All secondary forms of ID must display your name (the signer's name):
All IDs must include a photographic image of your face:
- U.S. state-issued driver’s license
- U.S. state-issued photo ID
- Military I.D.
- U.S. Passport Book
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship
- Certificate of naturalization
- Foreign passport
- Alien registration card with photo (green card or permanent resident card)
(Not Accepted: Inmate/Prisoner IDs)
Secondary I.D.
If you've recently changed your name and it no longer matches the ID you're using for identity verification purposes, you must provide a secondary ID that reflects your new name. Your primary ID can have your former name as long as your secondary ID has your current name.
All secondary forms of ID must display your name (the signer's name):
- Social security card
- U.S. Govt., government-issued visa
- Birth certificate
- Non-U.S./Canadian driver's license
- Most recent, signed tax returns
- Property tax bill
- Voter registration card
- Bank/investment/loan statements
- Paycheck stub with name
- Most recent W-2
- Home/car/renter insurance papers
- Recent utility bill
