06/11/2023
June 2023: as a reminder, if you need the services of a WA Notary Public, you MUST be ready to present valid, current photo identification. That can be a government issued Driver's License, a government issued Identification Card or a government issued Passport. This does not have to be issued in Washington state; however, it must be current or have been issued within the last 5 years.
Does your older relative need to get an updated Photo ID? I highly recommend that you arrange for them to get a Photo Identification available from the WA Dept of Licensing; especially if they are no longer driving or their mobility is getting restricted.
Notary Publics want to help and be of service. It is difficult to complete the Notorial Act when the Signer does not have valid identification.
Yes, there are times when "personal knowledge" of the Signer will work... but I couldn't possibly personally know that many people!!
Here is additional information regarding obtaining Photo ID in WA State:
WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: Proof of identity required to get a driver license or ID card