Is it permitted in my state to accept an expired license as proof of the signer’s identity if the picture looks like the person? — A.H., North Carolina
No. North Carolina General Statutes 10B-3(22) requires a “current” ID.
For more information on guidelines in other states, please see our article and video on accepting an expired ID as proof of identity.
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