What type of identification is Required for a notarization?
Each signer must either present current photo ID such as drivers license, California ID, or passport issued within the last 5 years; or have two other persons present who will swear to the signer’s identity, each of whom has a good current photo ID. You will also need to bring the documents that need to be notarized. Make sure there are no blanks in your document, except for the notarial wording. Can a notary notarize for a stranger with no identification? Yes. When a document signer is not personally known to the notary public and is not able to present reliable identification documents, that signer can be identified on the oath or affirmation of a credible identifying witness. The word of a credible identifying witness is satisfactory evidence of identity. A credible identifying witness is someone known to the Notary as well as the signer. Think of a credible witness as the tie that binds the 3 people together.
