What ID’s are need to Notarize in Utah
In the State of Utah, Notary Publics are authorized to perform important legal functions such as administering oaths, witnessing signatures, and certifying copies of documents. To ensure that these functions are carried out properly, the State has established guidelines regarding the types of identification that are acceptable for Notary Publics.
Acceptable Identification for Notary Publics in Utah:
State-Issued ID: A valid, unexpired government-issued identification card or driver’s license is acceptable for notarization purposes.
Passport: A valid, unexpired passport can also be used as identification for notarization.
Other ID: Any other identification card issued by the federal government or a state government, or a foreign government, that is recognized as valid but must contain the following.
Name
Photograph
Signature
A Physical Description
Cannot be Expired
Not Acceptable Identification for Notary Publics in Utah:
Expired ID: An identification card that is expired is not acceptable for notarization purposes.
Employee ID: An employee identification card is not acceptable for notarization purposes.
Credit or Debit Card: A credit or debit card is not acceptable for notarization purposes.
Birth Certificate: A birth certificate is not acceptable as identification for notarization purposes.
Social Security Card: A social security card is not acceptable as identification for notarization purposes.
School ID: A student identification card issued by a school or university is not acceptable for notarization purposes.
It is important for Notary Publics in Utah to adhere to these guidelines when verifying the identity of individuals seeking notarization services. Doing so ensures that the notarized documents are legally binding and meet all necessary requirements.
