California Notary Public ExamIdentification of SignersMedium
A Notary Public is performing a notarization for a person who is currently incarcerated in a California state prison. Which of the following forms of identification would be acceptable for this signer?
- AA California Driver's License that expired two years ago.
- BAn inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- CA U.S. passport that expired one year ago.
- DA social security card and a credit card with the signer's name.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. An inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
For an incarcerated person in a California state prison, an inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is a specifically authorized form of identification.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. An expired California Driver's License (more than 5 years old from issue) is generally not acceptable, and specifically for incarcerated individuals, a prison ID is preferred.
- C. An expired U.S. passport (more than 5 years old from issue) is generally not acceptable. For incarcerated individuals, a prison ID is the specific acceptable form.
- D. A social security card and credit card are not considered satisfactory evidence of identity by themselves or in combination under California law.
Inmate Identification
For an incarcerated person in a California state prison, an inmate identification card issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is an acceptable form of identification for notarization.
- Specific to individuals in CA state prisons.
- Must be issued by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
- Serves as satisfactory evidence of identity for these signers.
Memory trick: Prisons and IDs, a special rule, for notarizing documents, in every school.