Which items must be included in a government issued identification credential?

A government-issued identification credential must include a photograph and signature of the principal to ensure proper identification of the individual. The photograph provides a visual confirmation of the person’s identity, while the signature serves as a unique mark that can be compared with the signature that may be provided on documents requiring notarization. This combination is essential for verifying that the person presenting the ID is indeed the one who is named on the document being executed.

While other items like date of birth, address, identification number, expiration date, social security number, and phone number may be present on various identification forms, they are not universally required for the purpose of notarization. The photograph and signature are the key elements that establish identity in a reliable manner during the notarization process.