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Providing a notarized copy of a driver’s license or any other identification document is often a mandatory step when traveling. Let us help you avoid stress and get a notary’s signature with zero effort!
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What Is a Notarized Copy of a Driver’s License?
When someone asks you to provide a notarized copy of your driver’s license, they usually refer to a certified copy of this document. It’s a photocopy of the original document fixed to a notary certificate that confirms the copy is authentic.
Do All U.S. States Approve Notarizing the Copy of a Driver’s License?
Not all the states in the USA permit their notaries to perform copy certification. This is regulated by specific clauses within individual state laws. In the following table, you can see the lists of the states that:
| Allow Certifying the Copy of a Driver’s License | Don’t Allow Certifying the Copy of a Driver’s License |
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The data regarding the permission to certify copies is subject to change. Before visiting a notary, check the latest updates in your state and see whether anything has changed in the meantime.
What if Your State Doesn’t Allow Certifying Copies of Driver’s Licenses?
Specific institutions may request a notarized copy of your photo ID even if you live in one of the states that don’t approve this notarial act. In such cases, you have two options:
- Signing a sworn statement to confirm the legitimacy of your ID—Once you write and sign this statement, the notary will verify your signature on the affidavit
- Sending a request to the U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs—This way, you get:
- A copy of your driver’s license records
- An official certificate that confirms the document is legitimate
What Does Copy Certification of a Driver’s License Look Like?
Many people believe that it’s enough to make a copy of their driver’s license and have a notary put a stamp on it, but it is not as easy as that. Copy certification involves several steps described in the list below:
- Finding a notary—The available types of notary service vary from state to state. In most cases, you can choose among the following options:
- Setting an appointment with the chosen officer—You can usually schedule a meeting with a notary over the phone or using a specific online platform
- Providing the notary with the original document and the copy that needs to be notarized—The notary will compare them and confirm that they are identical
- Getting a notary certificate—The officer completes the certificate and attaches it to the copy, testifying that the document is authentic and complete
How Can DoNotPay Help Me With the Notarization Procedure?
Visiting a notary’s office during the COVID-19 pandemic may not be the most suitable option. Give DoNotPay a chance and get your documents notarized remotely without waiting in queues! We prepared a special tool that allows you to set a video appointment with a notary 24 hours a day—even on holidays!
To use the service, follow the instructions below:
- Navigate to the Notarize Any Document feature
- Provide us with an electronic copy of the document
- Input your email address
A link we send to your inbox will lead you to an appointment scheduling timetable. All you need to do is pick the most convenient time slot!
Once you join a video meeting with the notary, they will confirm your identity, sign your document digitally, and put an electronic stamp on it. This way, you can also validate your signature on:
Inform Yourself About Other Notary-Related Matters With DoNotPay
If notarization procedures confuse you or you have any questions regarding this topic, and find out:
- Where can you find a notary?
- What acts can notaries perform?
- Can a notary notarize a document from another state?
- How long will a notarized document be valid?
- What is a notarized statement of nonownership?
- Do advanced directives, promissory notes, , and leases need to be notarized?
- Do you need a notarized letter to travel with a child to Mexico?
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