Posted by jerrytuttle on 5/26/05 7:38am
Msg #40457

Resident Alien Card (Green Card)

Acceptable ID includes driver's license, passport, military ID, or resident alien card issued by the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.

I have never seen a Resident Alien card. Although I searched for the term on the Internet, I could not find a site that provides a picture of one.

Could someone either:

1. suggest a web site that contains a picture of one, or
2. describe the card in detail?

Thank you very much.

Jerry Tuttle
www.SoOrangeNotary.com

Reply by Mia on 5/26/05 7:44am
Msg #40460

It's an ID card issued by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
These cards are not "Green" (they used to be) -- I believe they are Pink now.

Reply by Art_MD on 5/26/05 7:50am
Msg #40462

There have been several threads re: green cards as acceptable ID. I don't believe it is listed as acceptable ID and does not contain the elements required - physical description, photo etc.

Art

Reply by Claudia_NJ on 5/26/05 7:52am
Msg #40463

Actually Art speaking from personal experience - As I have one - all of the required information is on the card along with a photo

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/26/05 9:03am
Msg #40481

Art,
It depends on the state. Florida allows us to accept the "Green cards". I don;t think California does. But Jerry is in NJ and they may allow the "Green cards"

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/26/05 9:07am
Msg #40482

Here ya go Jerry:)


This shows all the past "green cards" and shows the current one.

http://www.tax.ucla.edu/I-551,%20Resident%20Alien%20Card.pdf

Reply by Dave_CA on 5/26/05 9:23am
Msg #40487

I.D. Checking guide

This is a useful reference and is published by the Drivers License Guide Company of Redwood City, CA.
Try www.idcheckingguide.com
I received mine when I joined the American Society of Notaries so I don't know the cost.
The guide contains pictures and descriptions of all the States current and prior Driver's Licenses as well as other valid forms of ID.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 5/26/05 9:45am
Msg #40493

Re: I.D. Checking guide

The ID Checking Guide is available from the American Society of Notaries. It is $22.95 for non-members and $16.50 for members.

Reply by ERNA_CA on 5/26/05 12:46pm
Msg #40543

Re: Greencards are exceptable I.D. in CA.n/m

Reply by ERNA_CA on 5/26/05 12:50pm
Msg #40544

Re: Green cards are exceptable I.D. in CA.

They are actualy blue last time i saw one.

Reply by CA Notary on 5/26/05 12:57pm
Msg #40545

Re: Green cards are exceptable I.D. in CA. - NOT

Green cards are acceptable in California for notarizing immigration documents ONLY.

Reply by CA Notary on 5/26/05 1:01pm
Msg #40547

Re: Green cards are exceptable I.D. in CA. - NOT - OOPS

I meant to say green cards are acceptable only for identification in preparing immigration documents. Green cards are NOT acceptable as identification for notarizing any documents.

Reply by ERNA_CA on 5/26/05 1:04pm
Msg #40548

Re: opps yup. for notarizing INS forms...n/m

Reply by JohCal on 5/27/05 11:16am
Msg #40793

Re: Green cards are exceptable I.D. in CA. - NOT - OOPS

When I took the loan signing class, the instructor had us cross out "Alien Cards" as acceptable ID's for notarizing INS docs. I searched the 2004 and 2005 CA NP handbooks I cannot find anything in them stating that alien cards are still acceptable ID's for notarizing INS docs.

Reply by ERNA_CA on 5/27/05 12:24pm
Msg #40818

Re: Green cards are exceptable I.D. in CA. - NOT - OOPS

Oh my, I have not seen anything stating that was to be changed. Did the instructor tell you that the law had been changed in regards to that. If it has sure which they would state it some were. Hve not seen it posted on the SOS site.