§ 33-42-9-4 — Authentication of individual's identity

(a) A notarial officer has personal knowledge
of an individual's identity if the:
(1) individual is personally known to the notarial officer; or
(2) notarial officer has transacted sufficient, prior business with
the individual to know the individual's identity.
(b) If a notarial officer does not have personal knowledge of an
individual's identity, the notarial officer may authenticate the identity
of the individual through one (1) of the following means:
(1) An inspection of any of the following that, if expired, has not
been expired for more than three (3) years:
(A) The individual's passport.
(B) The individual's driver's license.
(C) The individual's government issued identification card.
(D) A credential that:
(i) is not described in clauses (A) through (C);
(ii) is government issued; and
(iii) contains a photograph of the individual.
(2) A verification on an oath or affirmation by a credible witness
who:
(A) personally:
(i) appears before the notarial officer; and
(ii) is personally known by the notarial officer; or
(B) is identified to the notarial officer by a credential described
in subdivision (1).
(c) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional
identification or information before performing a notarial act.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.45.