If a signer uses an identification document, what details must you record?

• A. Type of identification; and if the document is an ID, the number and expiration date
• B. Only the identification type
• C. Only the expiration date
• D. Only the identification number

Answer: (C)

When you identify a signer with an identification document, the key detail to record is the expiration date of that document. Recording the expiration date shows the ID was valid at the time of notarization, which is the crucial evidence that you had a valid form of identification for identifying the signer. The other details—like the type of ID or the ID number—aren’t required to log in this item. Focus on the fact that the ID was current, which the expiration date confirms, and that keeps your notary log concise while still demonstrating proper identification.