Which IDs are acceptable in Maryland?

• A. Social security card
• B. Birth certificate
• C. Driver license (from any state), passport, government-issued ID, tribal ID, other govt ID with picture and signature
• D. Employee ID with no photo

Answer: (C)

In Maryland, a signer’s identity must be established with credible evidence of identity, which means a government-issued document that shows both a photo and a signature (or you may rely on personal knowledge of the signer). The acceptable forms include a driver license from any state, a passport, a government-issued ID, a tribal ID, or any other government ID that bears a photo and a signature. These items are valid because they reliably link the person to a recognized identity and provide visible proof you can compare to the signer.

Why the other options don’t fit: a Social Security card has no photo or signature, so it doesn’t verify identity by itself. A birth certificate likewise lacks a photo and signature. An employee ID with no photo fails to provide the necessary visual verification. If a signer can’t present one of the acceptable IDs, you’d need to rely on personal knowledge or a credible witness under Maryland rules. Also, ensure the ID is current and that the name on the ID matches the signer’s appearance and the document.