Frequently Asked Questions

What identification is acceptable?

A. Identification Documents – The notary public can establish the identity of the signer using identifcation documents as follows (Civil Code section 1185(b)(3) and (4)):1. There is reasonable reliance on any one of the following forms of identifcation, provided it is current or was issued within 5 years:a. An identifcation card or driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles;b. A United States passport;c. An inmate identifcation card issued by the California Department of Corrections andRehabilitation, if the inmate is in custody in California state prison;d. Any form of inmate identifcation issued by a sheriff’s department, if the inmate is in custody in a local detention facility; or2. There is reasonable reliance on any one of the following forms of identifcation, provided that it also contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number:(a) Avalidconsularidentifcationdocumentissuedbyaconsulatefromtheapplicant’scountry of citizenship, or a valid passport from the applicant’s country of citizenship;(b) A driver’s license issued by another state or by a Canadian or Mexican public agency authorized to issue driver’s licenses;(c) An identifcation card issued by another state;(d)A United States military identifcation card (caution: current military identifcation cards might not contain all the required information);(e) An employee identifcation card issued by an agency or offce of the State of California, or an agency or offce of a city, county, or city and county in California.(f) An identifcation card issued by a federally recognized tribal government.

What forms do you provide?

We do not provide forms. Many fill-in forms can be found with a quick online general search. Let me know if you need help finding a specific form.