Proof of Identity

REQUIREMENTS

Proof of Identity

So, what’s considered an “acceptable” form of identification when seeking the services of a notary public?

Accepted forms of identification for having notarial services performed include the following:

Every signer must show valid (not expired) photo identification. All identification must contain a photo, a physical description, a signature and a serial number. Thailand recognizes the following types of identification if issued within the last 5 years:

Unaccepted forms of identification may include the following:

Some of Identification form are unaccepted to present to notary public. And the signer should not bring these unaccepted form for present to the notary public, because it illegal and may cause for some problem:

Credible witnesses are required to sign an affidavit which states:

• The signer of the document is known to the credible witness.
• The credible witness believes the signer of the document does not possess an acceptable form of identification.
• The credible witness believes the signer of the document is reasonably unable to obtain an acceptable form of identification.
• The credible witness has no financial interest or incentive for the document’s execution.

Checking and verifying the signer’s identify is critical step in performing a notarial service. Some people may view it as a nuisance, but it’s performed to safeguard against fraud. So the next time you need a document notarized, remember to bring one of the accepted forms of identification mentioned above.