Duties & PowersQuestion 11 of 100
May a California notary notarize his or her own signature?
a.No, a notary can never notarize his or her own signature
b.Yes, if the notary is a party to the document
c.Yes, if a witness is present
d.Yes, for real property documents only
Explanation
A notary may never notarize their own signature because the notary cannot impartially verify their own identity and act. Doing so is a prohibited act that can lead to discipline and revocation of the commission.
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8214.1Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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