Is a Social Security card an acceptable form of ID for notarization?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if accompanied by a second form
• D. Yes for certain acts

Answer: (B)

Identifying the signer is essential for a legitimate notarization, and Connecticut requires either a government-issued photo ID or credible identification through witnesses. A Social Security card does not have a photo and isn’t a government-issued photo ID, so it doesn’t meet CT’s accepted forms of identification. It may be used as supporting information in some cases, but it cannot stand alone to verify identity. If a proper ID isn’t available, two credible witnesses who personally know the signer and can be identified by the notary may be used instead, but that route has specific requirements.