Is acceptable only for immediate family members
Is acceptable if a credible witness also signs
Is always acceptable
Is no longer acceptable — it was eliminated in 2008
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Is no longer acceptable — it was eliminated in 2008
Detailed Explanation
Prior to 2008, personal knowledge was an accepted form of identification. California law eliminated personal knowledge as an acceptable basis for identification effective January 1, 2008.
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