Yes, but the notary must also obtain a thumbprint because tribal IDs are considered alternative identification.
No. Only California DMV-issued IDs or US passports satisfy the identification requirement without additional documents.
No. Tribal IDs are not on the list of acceptable identification documents.
Yes. The card satisfies the PIPS criteria (Photo, Identifying number, Physical description, Signature) required for a Group 2 identification document from a federally recognized tribal government.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Civil Code section 1185(b)(4)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Yes. The card satisfies the PIPS criteria (Photo, Identifying number, Physical description, Signature) required for a Group 2 identification document from a federally recognized tribal government.
Detailed Explanation
PIPS criteria for tribal government ID. An ID card from a federally recognized tribal government is an acceptable Group 2 identification document under Civil Code section 1185(b)(4). Group 2 IDs must satisfy the PIPS criteria: Photo, Identifying number, Physical description, and Signature. The tribal ID described — containing a photo, description, signature, and enrollment number — satisfies all four PIPS criteria and is therefore acceptable. No thumbprint is required solely because a tribal ID is used.
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