1. (a) A notarial officer has personal knowledge of an individual's identity if the:

   1. (1) individual is personally known to the notarial officer; or
   2. (2) notarial officer has transacted sufficient, prior business with the individual to know the individual's identity.

2. (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. (1) An inspection of any of the following that, if expired, has not been expired for more than three (3) years:

      1. (A) The individual's passport.
      2. (B) The individual's driver's license.
      3. (C) The individual's government issued identification card.

      4. (D) A credential that:

         1. (i) is not described in clauses (A) through (C);
         2. (ii) is government issued; and
         3. (iii) contains a photograph of the individual.

   2. (2) A verification on an oath or affirmation by a credible witness who:

      1. (A) personally:

         1. (i) appears before the notarial officer; and
         2. (ii) is personally known by the notarial officer; or
      2. (B) is identified to the notarial officer by a credential described in subdivision (1).
3. (c) A notarial officer may require an individual to provide additional identification or information before performing a notarial act.

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