California Notary Public ExamJournal RequirementsEasy
A California Notary Public performs an acknowledgment for a document signed by a client. Which of the following entries is NOT required in the Notary Public's journal for this notarial act?
- AThe signature of the person whose signature is being acknowledged.
- BThe fee charged for the service.
- CThe character of every instrument acknowledged or proved.
- DThe type of identification used to verify the signer's identity.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The character of every instrument acknowledged or proved.
California Government Code Section 8206 specifies the mandatory journal entries. While the type of instrument is required, its 'character' is not a specific, separate mandated entry.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The signature of the person whose signature is being acknowledged is a mandatory journal entry.
- B. The fee charged is a mandatory journal entry.
- D. The type of identification used is a mandatory journal entry.
Journal Entry Requirements (Acknowledgment)
Specific details mandated by California law to be recorded in the Notary Public's journal for each notarial act, ensuring accountability and preventing fraud.
- Date and time of the act
- Character of every notarial act
- Fee charged
- Type of identification
- Signature of the signer
Memory trick: Remember 'DATE-FITS' for journal entries: Date, Act Type, Time, Fee, ID, Thumbprint, Signer.