What Kind of Identification is Acceptable to Show a Notary Public?
The notary public will need to see a current form of identification in order to notarize your documents. There are a few types of ID that are acceptable:
- State driver’s license
- State-issued ID card
- United States military ID card
- United States passport
- Resident alien ID card
These are acceptable forms of identification no matter what state you’re in. There are other kinds of identification that your notary will NOT accept, including:
- Social Security card
- Birth certificate
- School ID