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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A Group 2 identification document must be current or issued within how many years:

A

10 years

B

3 years

C

5 years

D

2 years

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Civil Code section 1185

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

C. 5 years

Detailed Explanation

Under Civil Code section 1185, Group 2 IDs (e.g., foreign passports, consular cards, Canadian IDs) must be current or issued within the past 5 years.

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