Why am I being asked to provide photo identification, and who will have access to it?

One step that partner lawyers and notaries are bound to by the formalities of the profession, is to be able to identify you and ensure they do not have a conflict of interest in supporting you. After providing your identification, the legal professional will check to see if they have ever represented a person or organization that could potentially have an adverse interest to you. They keep your personal information on file, namely to perform this same task when new clients show up.