California Notary Public ExamJournal RequirementsMedium
A Notary Public is preparing a certified copy of a power of attorney from their journal. Which specific identifying number must be redacted from the certified copy before providing it?
- AThe Notary Public's commission number.
- BThe entry number of the journal act.
- CThe document number of the power of attorney.
- DThe serial number of the identification card presented by the signer.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. The serial number of the identification card presented by the signer.
California Government Code Section 8206(c) specifically allows for the redaction of the 'serial number of the identification card' used to identify the signer when providing a certified copy of a journal entry. This is done to protect the signer's privacy and prevent potential identity theft.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Notary's commission number is public information and not subject to redaction in this context.
- B. The journal entry number is essential for identifying the specific act within the journal and is not redacted.
- C. The document number is often public record or essential for identification of the document itself, not typically redacted from a journal copy.
Redaction of ID Serial Number
When providing a certified copy of a journal entry, California Notaries Public are legally required to redact the serial number of the identification card used by the signer to protect their privacy.
- Mandatory redaction for ID serial numbers.
- Protects against identity theft.
- Applies to all certified copies of journal entries given to the public.
Memory trick: Redact the 'ID-Num': Identification Number for privacy.