Can Notaries accept a Mexican passport as proof of a signer's identity?

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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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Daniel Reyes

09 May 2025

Oklahoma Notary here, can notaries in this state accept foreign IDs? (most commonly here, a Mexican Passport or Matricula Consular)

National Notary Association

14 May 2025

Hello. Oklahoma does not specify what types of ID are acceptable for notarization. However, the Oklahoma Secretary of State's website says the following: "A notary public identifies a signer by carefully examining the identification presented and comparing the signature the person has made on the document with the signature on the identification. The notary public may also rely on their personal knowledge of the individual. Proper “ID” should include a photograph and signature, such as a driver’s license or passport. It is also considered sufficient identification if, under oath, a credible witness personally known to the notary public identifies the person."

Carmen Miller

29 Jan 2025

A client of mine said her husband does not have a driver’s license but does have a Mexican passport. Is this acceptable ID? (California)

30 Jan 2025

Hello. Yes, provided the Mexican passport includes an identifying number and the photograph, signature and physical description of the bearer, and the passport is current or issued in the past five years:

Cici

22 Feb 2024

Would like to know if in the state of Florida this is something we can accept?

23 Feb 2024

Hello. In Florida, Notaries may accept a foreign passport as proof of identify if it is stamped by the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Please see here for more information: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2015/11/id-card-acceptable-for-notarization

Elaine Dodson

What about Texas

Hello. Texas Notaries may only accept a current foreign passport as proof of signer identity when the notarization involves a deed or other instrument relating to a residential real estate transaction (1 TAC 87.1[1]).

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