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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A signer presents a Consular Identification document (Matricula Consular) issued by the Mexican government. Under Civil Code section 1185, what criteria must this card meet to be acceptable?

A

It must be accompanied by a U.S. Visa.

B

It must contain a photograph, description of the person, signature, and an identifying number, and be current or issued within 5 years.

C

It only needs a photograph and a signature, provided it is current.

D

Consular IDs are never acceptable forms of identification in California.

Correct Answer

B. It must contain a photograph, description of the person, signature, and an identifying number, and be current or issued within 5 years.

AI Explanation

Consular IDs. According to Civil Code section 1185(b)(4)(E), a consular identification document issued by a consulate from the applicant's country of citizenship is acceptable if it contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number (Group 2 requirements).

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