Can I Accept An Expired Driver's License As ID From A Signer?

Hello Glenna. In Texas, a Notary may accept an identification card or other identification document as satisfactory evidence of a signer's identity if: 1. The ID is current and issued by the federal government or any state government; 2. The ID contains a photograph and signature of the signer. (CPRC 121.005).

What about the state of Michigan? Thank you.

I had a question that I hope you have an answer for! I am new to California with a recently expired Michigan license and a valid passport. Would this be enough for me to get my California license?

When notarizing in Iowa is an expired drivers license acceptable. We have thirty days to renew our drivers license from the expiration date. I have been questioned many times on this

When notarizing in Iowa is an expired drivers license acceptable. We have thirty days to renew our drivers license from the expiration date. I have been questioned many times on this

Hello. No, the Colorado Secretary of State's website says that in order to be acceptable an ID must be current, issued by a federal or state government entity and include a photo and signature of the signer. (CRS 12-55-110[4]) and also see http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/notary/FAQ/duties.html.

Hello. No, you may not use a scan or copy of a driver's license as proof of signer's identity.

Hello. Other forms of identification acceptable in Colorado include: 1) the sworn statement of a credible witness who knows both you and the Notary personally; 2) Another current identification card issued by a federal or state government agency that includes a photograph and signature. Colorado does not allow the use of matricula consular cards, US military ID without signatures, Mexican border crossing cards, or rent and utility receipts as proof of a signer's identity.

Hello. Notaries may not accept an expired driver's license as proof of identity in Washington state. Notaries verify identity and administer oaths and affirmations, they may not provide legal advice regarding documents. Any questions you have regarding a document's legal status would need to be answered by a qualified attorney.

Hello. No, California does not permit Notaries to accept an expired ID issued more than 5 years ago as proof of a signer's identity.

Hello. A Texas Notary may not accept an expired identification card. Any ID presented must be a current identification card or other document issued by the federal government or any state government that contains the photograph and signature of the acknowledging person. (CPRC 121.005[a]

Hello. No, the ID must be a current identification card or other document issued by the federal government or any state government that contains the photograph and signature of the acknowledging person. (CPRC 121.005[a])

Hello. Vermont does not provide guidelines for identification used by signers. In situations where state law does not address this issue, we recommend following the guidelines in Article III-B-1 of The Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility, which suggests the Notary request a reliable identification document that includes a photograph.

Hi. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Hello. No, in Pennsylvania a driver's license must be current and unexpired in order to be used as identification.

Hi Mark. So that we can answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Hello. You may not use a temporary renewal copy to identify a signer in California. An expired ID may only be used if it is on the list of acceptable IDs under California Code 1185[b] and was issued within the past five years. For a list of acceptable IDs in California, please see here: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2017/04/3-facts-california-notaries-identifying-signers

Hello. Georgia does not specify whether or not Notaries may accept expired ID as identification. If a Notary will not accept your expired ID as proof of Identity, you can instead bring two credible witness to the notarization who know you personally and can provide acceptable identification for themselves to the Notary.

Hello. We are not attorneys and cannot answer legal questions about your situation. However, if you can tell us what state the notarization took place in, we can tell you what the state ID requirements for notarization are.

Hello. Yes, you may accept a driver's license that has been expired for no more than 3 years as proof of identity in Idaho.

Hello. To help us answer your question, can you please tell us what state you are commissioned in?

Hello. TN Notaries may only accept an expired license as proof of identity if the license was issued within the past 5 years.

Hello. Florida Notaries may only accept an expired driver's license as proof of identity if the license was issued within the past 5 years, bears a serial or identifying number, and was issued by an authorized government agency in Florida, another U.S. state or territory, Canada, or Mexico.

Hello. No, you would need to present the Notary with at least one current document issued by a federal, a state, or a federal- or state-recognized tribal government agency, bearing the photographic image of your face and either your signature or a physical description, or the vouching under oath or affirmation of one credible witness who personally knows you and can vouch for your identity (GS 10B-3[22]).

Hello. The Arizona Governor issued Executive Order 2020-08 ordering the state Department of Transportation to defer for 6 months the renewal requirement for people with driver’s licenses and driving permits set to expire between March 1 and September 1 of this year. Law enforcement, state agencies and county and local governments must accept these IDs for the 6-month period. The Arizona Secretary of State’s office confirmed to the NNA that Arizona Notaries may accept as identification for a notarial act a driver’s license covered under the Governor’s Executive Order.