CA Notary Identification and Signer Verification 2

Question 1

A signer presents a tribal ID card issued by a federally recognized Native American tribe. Is this acceptable in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IDs issued by a federally recognized tribe are acceptable under California law

Answer

California Government Code Section 8230 includes identification cards issued by federally recognized tribal governments as acceptable forms of ID.

Question 2

What should a California notary do if a signer's ID photograph does not closely resemble the signer?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization if the ID does not satisfactorily identify the signer

Answer

The notary must be satisfied that the ID sufficiently identifies the signer; if there is doubt because the photo does not resemble the signer, the notary should decline to notarize.

Question 3

Can a California notary accept a signed statement from the signer's employer as proof of identity?

Accepted Answer

No, employer statements are not on California's list of acceptable identification

Answer

California law specifies a defined list of acceptable ID documents, and employer statements are not included; the notary must use only listed forms of identification.

Question 4

How must a California notary identify a signer who uses a credible witness they personally know?

Accepted Answer

One credible witness known to the notary who personally knows the signer is sufficient

Answer

If the notary personally knows one credible witness and that witness personally knows the signer, one witness is sufficient to identify the signer.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable form of ID for a California notarization?

Accepted Answer

A recent utility bill with the signer's name and address

Answer

A utility bill is not on California's statutory list of acceptable identification documents; it does not include a photograph and is not government-issued for identity purposes.

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CA Notary Identification and Signer Verification 2