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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A signer presents an Employee Identification Card issued by the State of California. In order to rely on this card as satisfactory evidence, what physical features MUST it contain?

A

An identifying number and a magnetic stripe.

B

A photograph, an issue date within the last year, and a state seal.

C

A photograph and a signature only.

D

A photograph, physical description, signature, and an identifying number.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

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

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. A photograph, physical description, signature, and an identifying number.

Detailed Explanation

Requirements for group 2 ID documents. An employee ID card issued by a California state agency falls under the second category of IDs (Civil Code 1185(b)(4)), which requires that the ID contains a photograph, description of the person, signature of the person, and an identifying number.

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