Acceptable Forms of Identification
To complete your notarization, you’ll need to present a valid, government-issued photo ID. The following forms of identification are acceptable under California law:
 

• A California Driver’s License or Identification Card

• A U.S. Driver’s License or ID issued by any other U.S. state

• A U.S. Passport

• A Canadian or Mexican Driver’s License issued by an authorized public agency

• A Tribal ID Card issued by a federally recognized tribal government (must include a photo, description, signature, and identifying number)

• A U.S. Military ID with a photo, personal description, signature, and identifying number

• A California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Inmate ID (only valid if the inmate is currently in custody)

• An Employee ID Card issued by a California state, county, or city government office (must include a photo, description, signature, and identifying number)

• A Valid Consular ID or Foreign Passport with a photo, personal description, signature, and identifying number

   

  Note: Many consular IDs—especially from Mexico—may not meet these requirements due to missing identifying details.