What form of ID is acceptable for online notarization? – Notarize

Information on the generally accepted forms of identification (ID) for online notarizations

🎯Primary Audience: Customers (Signers)

Need to Know

🚨 ID requirements vary by state. Your notary will have access to specific requirements for the state in which they are commissioned.🚨

Blurry photos of IDs are not acceptable. If the ID is not clear, you will be asked to retake the photos.

Please note: A U.S. social security number is also required in order to verify identity.

Acceptable Primary Forms of ID May Include

The photo IDs listed below are frequently accepted as a primary form of ID but requirements vary by state. Some states require the ID to be valid and unexpired.

All IDs must include a photographic image of your face:

U.S. state-issued driver’s license
U.S. state-issued photo ID
U.S. Passport Book
Certificate of U.S. citizenship
Certificate of naturalization
Foreign passport
Alien registration card with photo (green card or permanent resident card)

Not Accepted: Military IDs & Inmate/Prisoner IDs

Due to constraints from our Credential Analysis vendor, Notarize cannot accept Inmate/Prisoner IDs or Military IDs (including dependent Military IDs).

Acceptable Secondary Forms of ID May Include

If you've recently changed your name and it no longer matches the ID you're using for identity verification purposes, you must provide a secondary ID that reflects your new name. Your primary ID can have your former name as long as your secondary ID has your current name.

All secondary forms of ID must display your name (the signer's name):

Social security card
U.S. Govt., government-issued visa
Birth certificate
Non-U.S./Canadian driver's license
Most recent, signed tax returns
Property tax bill
Voter registration card
Organizational membership card
Bank/investment/loan statements
Paycheck stub with name
Most recent W-2
Home/car/renter insurance papers
Recent utility bill

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