FL Notary Acceptable Identification for Notarization

Question 1

Which document is considered acceptable identification for a Florida notarization?

Accepted Answer

A Florida driver's license

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A library card with a photo

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A student ID from a private school

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A Medicare card

Question 2

Under Florida law, 'satisfactory evidence of identity' can be established by which alternative when no ID is available?

Accepted Answer

A credible witness personally known to the notary who vouches for the signer

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The signer's verbal assurance of their identity

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A notarized letter from the signer's employer

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The signer's attorney present at the notarization

Question 3

A U.S. passport presented for a Florida notarization that expired 6 months ago — is it acceptable?

Accepted Answer

No, the ID must be currently valid and not expired

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Yes, passports are always acceptable regardless of expiration

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Yes, if the photo still resembles the signer

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Only if accompanied by a second form of expired ID

Question 4

What is required of identification used for a Florida notarization?

Accepted Answer

It must contain the signer's photo, signature, and serial number, and be issued by a government entity

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It must be issued within the last 5 years

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It must include the signer's Social Security number

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It must be accompanied by a second form of ID

Question 5

Can a Florida notary accept a foreign passport as identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it is currently valid and contains a photo, signature, and identifying number

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No, only U.S.-issued documents are acceptable

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Only if translated into English by a certified translator

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Only for notarizations of foreign-language documents

Question 6

Under Florida law, can personal knowledge of the signer substitute for documentary identification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary personally knows the signer, that constitutes satisfactory evidence of identity

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No, documentary ID is always required

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Only if the notary has known the signer for at least one year

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Only for acknowledgments, not jurats