California Notary Public ExamIdentification of SignersEasy
A signer presents a foreign passport to a California Notary Public. The passport is current, contains a photograph, physical description, and signature, and is stamped by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Is this an acceptable form of identification?
- AYes, but only if accompanied by a second form of government-issued ID.
- BNo, foreign passports are never acceptable for identification in California.
- CNo, only U.S. passports are acceptable for identification.
- DYes, if it is stamped by the USCIS and meets all other requirements.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Yes, if it is stamped by the USCIS and meets all other requirements.
California law allows a foreign passport to be used for identification if it is stamped by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and contains all required identifying features.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A second ID is not required if the foreign passport meets the USCIS stamp and content requirements.
- B. This statement is incorrect; foreign passports can be acceptable under specific conditions.
- C. This statement is incorrect; foreign passports can be acceptable under specific conditions, and other forms of ID are also acceptable.
Acceptable Foreign Passport
A foreign passport is an acceptable form of identification for a California Notary Public if it is current, contains a photograph, physical description, and signature, and has been stamped by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- Must be current (not expired).
- Must contain photo, physical description, and signature.
- Requires a stamp from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Memory trick: Passports and IDs, check them right, for signer's identity, day and night.