No. Tribal IDs must first be verified by the Bureau of Indian Affairs before they can be accepted.
Yes, but only if it is accompanied by a second form of identification.
Yes. An identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government is listed as an acceptable form of identification.
No. Only state and federal government IDs are acceptable; tribal IDs are not recognized.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Civil Code section 1185; Civil Code section 1185(b)(4)(f)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Yes. An identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government is listed as an acceptable form of identification.
Detailed Explanation
Tribal government ID as acceptable identification. Civil Code section 1185(b)(4)(f) explicitly lists 'an identification card issued by a federally recognized tribal government' as an acceptable form of identification. Like other Group 2 IDs, it must contain the PIPS criteria: a photograph, physical description of the person, signature, and an identifying number. No secondary ID is required.
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