10/12/2026
π Notary ID Myths β Busted! π«
Before your next notarization appointment, make sure you have the RIGHT identification. Here are the most common myths we hear β and the truth behind them!
β βMy ID expired last week β it should still be fineβ
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Unfortunately no β expired ID of any kind cannot be accepted, no matter how recently it expired. Please renew before your appointment!
β βA Social Security card counts as IDβ
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False β it has no photo and is not acceptable for notarization.
β βMy student or work ID is government-issuedβ
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False β only official government-issued photo ID qualifies.
β βI donβt need ID if the notary already knows meβ
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False β Maryland notarial law requires proper identification regardless of personal familiarity.
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Acceptable forms of ID include:
πΉ Current Driverβs License
πΉ Current State Non-Driver ID
πΉ U.S. Passport or Passport Card
πΉ U.S. Military ID
πΉ Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
A quick ID check before your appointment keeps everything on schedule and stress-free! π
Masud Akhtar Mobile Notary Services offers professional mobile notarization, loan signings, estate planning documents, and RON throughout Montgomery & Frederick Counties, Maryland.
π Montgomery & Frederick Counties, Maryland
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