Requirements for notary signing

• All signers must be present in person
• Every signer must have proper photo identification (*see complete list below), must be completely able to understand the significance of the document, and must sign of their own free will
• ​Document must be completely filled in, no blank spaces (except client signature & notarization section)
• By law, notaries cannot give legal advice - please be sure to speak with your attorney or other advisor and get answers to any questions you may have BEFORE you meet me for the signing!

*Acceptable Photo ID's
1.  Photo identification must be valid (not expired and not temporary) and can include: 

• CA driver's license or non-driver ID from CA DMV
• US passport​

​2.  Additional forms of ID can be accepted if they are valid (not expired and not temporary) and must contain, photo,  signature, serial number and physical description, including:

• ​Driver's license or non-driver ID from another US state
• Driver's license issued by Mexico or Canada
• Valid passport or consular      identification from signer's country of citizenship
• Employee ID card from any state, county or city agency or office in CA
• US military ID that contains all the required elements (e.g. not the CAC)

3.  ID card issued by a federally recognized tribal government is accceptable.