I have a question regarding documenting identification in my journal. If a signer uses a California driver’s license, do I need to include “DMV” as the issuing agency in the journal entry? — C.B., California
Yes, California Notaries must record in their journals the type of identification presented and the issuing agency. In this case, the Department of Motor Vehicles (or “DMV”) is the issuing agency.
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