Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Exam

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What type of identification is essential for verifying identity?

Social security card
Birth certificate
Government-issued identification
College ID

The correct answer is: Government-issued identification

The correct choice is government-issued identification because it is specifically designed to provide a reliable means of verifying a person's identity. This type of ID, which includes a driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID card, typically includes a photograph, name, and other personal information that can be used to confirm an individual's identity effectively. Social security cards and birth certificates, while important documents themselves, do not contain a photograph and may not provide sufficient evidence of identity on their own, especially in situations requiring immediate confirmation, such as notarial acts. A college ID, although it can be useful in certain contexts, is not universally recognized as a reliable form of identification compared to government-issued IDs because it may lack standardized security features that help prevent fraud.