What ID's are acceptable?

September 9, 2022

Hello Everyone!

This is probably the most asked question I get! Here is a list of acceptable IDs for an in person notarization in Virginia.

According to the Notary Handbook of Virginia:

Unless such person is known by the notary, identity shall be ascertained by examination of one or more of the following nine unexpired documents:

1. A United States Passport

2. A United States Passport Card

3. A certificate of United States citizenship

4. A certificate of naturalization

5. A foreign passport

6. A United States green card with photograph

7. A state issued driver’s license

8. State-issued identification card

9. A United States military identification card

https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/secretary-of-the-commonwealth/pdf/2021-Legislation-Revised-Notary-Handbook-2020.pdf