A client of mine said his wife does not have a driver’s license but does have a Mexican passport. Is this acceptable ID? — E. F., Wisconsin
In the state of Wisconsin, you can accept a foreign passport which is current or expired not more than 3 years before performance of the notarial act (WS 140.007[2][a][1]).
Information on ID requirements for Notaries in other states can be found in The National Notary Bulletin article, “Notary guidelines for accepting or rejecting a signer’s ID.”
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