What to Bring to a Notary Appointment
We look forward to meeting you.
WHAT FORMS OF ID ARE ACCEPTED?
To successfully complete this appointment, we’ll need a valid ID acceptable to the State of California:
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID
Driver's License or ID Card issued by the State of California
US Passport or Passport Card
OTHER FORMS OF ACCEPTABLE ID
ID Card issued by any State in the U.S.
Voter ID issued by any State in the U.S.
Tribal ID
Military ID
Driver's License issued in Canada or Mexico
Foreign Passport
California State ID Badge
Not Accepted:
Birth certificates
Social Security cards
Work badges without a state seal
If you are meeting a notary because you are closing on a loan, you may need more than one kind of ID. Read our post, What Types of ID are Acceptable for Loan Signing.
📝 Pro Tip: If you're unsure, text or call 415-680-3275 ahead of time to confirm your ID is usable.
If you are using an ID listed under Other Forms of Acceptable ID, your ID must have your photo, physical description, serial number, and signature.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I BRING TO THE NOTARY APPOINTMENT?
The document. A California notary cannot notarize an ID or verify just a signature. We need the complete document, with a title, in order to record it in our journal.
If you seek a certified copy of a passport, Drivers License, Power of Attorney, then the document you need notarized is not the document itself but the certified copy.
We can print the document, if you need help. Read about the services we offer.
Final Thoughts: Be Prepared, Be Notarized
Bringing the right ID and knowing when to sign your document makes the notarization process fast, smooth, and legally valid.
Need help or have questions? We’re here to make notarizing simple.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to meeting soon. Please call or text 415-680-3275 with any questions or concerns.
