FAQs

 A Notary is a person of integrity, appointed by the Secretary of State to verify the identity of document signers.  A Notary also performs copy certifications and administers oaths and affirmations. 

A notarization is a stamped certificate filled out by the Notary, certifying certain facts about the signer and document. The Notary does not verify the accuracy or validity of the document. 

Not all documents that need to be notarized will have the notarial wording you need to identify which notarial act to use.   Examples can be a handwritten or private documents.  When this happens, the signer should ask the person/agency requesting the notarization as to what type of notarization is needed. 

The signer may also seek advice from an attorney or choose the act themselves.  

Choices include:

An acknowledgement, which proves you signed the document.

A Jurat, where the signer swears/affirms what they have signed, in front of a notary, is true.

California recognizes the following types of identification as valid:

• California Driver License or ID Card
• A United States passport
• Driver license or ID card (non-driver’s) issued by another state
• Mexican or Canadian driver license issued by an authorized agency
• US Military identification card (must include signature)
• Foreign passport
• California State, County, or City ID card (with photo, serial no., signature, and issue or expiration date)
• The Consular card (must have physical description, photo, signature, serial#)
• Federally recognized Tribal ID card (must have physical description, photo, signature, serial#)
• Inmate ID card or wristband for incarcerated signers

All of these ID cards must be either current or issued within the last 5 years.  

These are the only California-approved ID cards.  Should you be unable to provide one of these ID cards, you may be identified on the oath or affirmation of credible identifying witnesses who have their own approved ID card. Credible Identifying witnesses must have personal knowledge of your identity, believe it is not reasonable for you to obtain the approved ID, and be honest, aware, and impartial.

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Premier Signings,  Public Officials, appointed by the State of California offering many types of mobile notary services.