Requirements

There are 4 tiers of identificatication that are acceptable forms of identification. Expired identification must be issued within the last 5 years.

A passport photo

Tier 1 - Identification

Tier 1 Identifications include the following  

California Drivers License
United States Passport
United States Passport Card
Inmate ID Card
Inmate Bracelet

Persons Driving License

Tier 2 Identification

All Tier 2 ID's must contain Photograph, Serial Number, Physical Description and Signature

Any State ID / Voter ID Card
Foreign Passport
Consulate Card
Canada or Mexico Drivers License
California State Employee Card
Tribal ID Card
 

One person

Tier 3 - One Credible Witness

To be able to use one credible witness, the credible witness must be known to the Notary Agent and the person that is signing.

All Credible Witnesses must have Tier 1 or Tier 2 Identification

Two People

Tier 4 - Two Credible Witnesses

Not required to be know by the Notary Agent.

All Credible Witnesses must have a Tier 1 or Tier 2 identification.




Describing the requirements of a credible witness and a credible witness statement affirmation