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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A signer presents a driver's license issued by a Mexican public agency authorized to issue driver's licenses. To be accepted as satisfactory evidence, what physical elements MUST this ID contain?

A

A photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number.

B

A photograph and a signature.

C

A photograph, signature, and an embedded microchip.

D

A physical description and a thumbprint.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Civil Code section 1185(b)(4)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

A. A photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number.

Detailed Explanation

Foreign driver's license requirements. According to Civil Code section 1185(b)(4), a driver's license issued by a Canadian or Mexican public agency is acceptable provided it is current (or within 5 years) and contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number.

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