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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A signer presents a United States Passport that expired 18 months ago. Upon checking the issue date, the notary sees it was issued exactly 11 years ago. Is this passport acceptable for identification?

A

Yes, because it expired less than 2 years ago.

B

No, because all identification documents must be currently unexpired.

C

No, because the law requires the ID to be current OR issued within the last 5 years.

D

Yes, because U.S. Passports are valid for up to 15 years for notary purposes.

Correct Answer

C. No, because the law requires the ID to be current OR issued within the last 5 years.

AI Explanation

The 5-Year Expiration Rule. According to CA Civil Code section 1185, a specified ID is legally acceptable provided it is current OR was issued within 5 years. This passport is expired (not current) and was issued 11 years ago (not within 5 years). Therefore, it completely fails the statutory requirement and must be rejected.

Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations Question #217
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