California Notary Public ExamJournal RequirementsEasy
A California Notary Public receives a written request from a private citizen for a certified copy of a journal entry. The request specifically asks for all information contained within the entry. Which of the following pieces of information MUST the Notary redact before providing the certified copy?
- AThe fee charged for the notarization.
- BThe type of identification used by the signer.
- CThe date and time of the notarization.
- DThe serial number of the identification used by the signer.
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Correct answer: D. The serial number of the identification used by the signer.
California Government Code § 8206(c) explicitly states that a Notary Public must redact the identification number or other identifying numbers from the satisfactory evidence of identity when providing a certified copy of a journal entry to a member of the public.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The fee charged is a required journal entry detail and is not subject to redaction for a certified copy requested by the public.
- B. The type of identification is not required to be redacted.
- C. The date and time of the notarization are part of the required information in the certified copy and should not be redacted.
Journal Entry Redaction (ID Serial Number)
When providing a certified copy of a journal entry to the public, a Notary Public must redact sensitive identifying numbers from the signer's identification.
- Applies to certified copies for the public.
- Protects signer's privacy.
- Specifically targets ID serial numbers or other identifying numbers.
Memory trick: Redact the Numbers, Protect the Signer.