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October 20, 2013

Can a resident alien card or permanent resident card be used for being notarized?

Each state has different rules for what type of identification is suitable for being notarized. The California Notary Handbook does NOT specify if a Green Card, Resident Alien Card, or Permanent Resident Card may be used as identification for being notarized!

However, if you have a current “California approved” (a card that meets California standards) identification card that has — a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number: then you are in good shape and can be notarized.

Since a green card or resident alien card is not on the approved list of identification cards in the California Notary Public Handbook, it is recommendable to use a passport, state issued identification card, or driver license.

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  1. SIGNERS NAMES ARE DIFFERENT IN MEXICO THAN THEY ARE HERE, THEY ONLY HAVE A GREEN CARD WITH NAMES REQUIRED ON LETTER THEY ARE SIGNING, SO SHOULD THEY USE CREDIBLE WITNESSES??

    Comment by CYNTHIA RUIZ — March 31, 2017 @ 5:12 pm

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