Valid Identification

Before your appointment, please make sure to bring a valid form of photo identification. This helps us verify your identity and ensures that we can notarize your documents without any delays.

Identification Requirements

  • **Accepted ID (bring one):**
    - Unexpired government-issued photo ID with signature, such as:
    - U.S. passport (book or card), certificate of U.S. citizenship/naturalization
    - State driver’s license or state ID card
    - U.S. military ID
    - Foreign passport
    - U.S. permanent resident (green) card with photo
    - Name on the ID should reasonably match the name on the document.

    **If you don’t have ID:**
    - We can use credible witness(es): either one witness I personally know who also personally knows you, or two witnesses who personally know you. Witnesses must be impartial and show valid photo ID.

    **Notes:**
    - Expired IDs can’t be accepted.
    - I may decline the notarization if identity can’t be verified to Virginia standards.