Notarial ActsQuestion 48 of 100
Who is responsible for telling the notary which type of notarial act is needed on a document?
a.The notary decides
b.The signer (or the document itself), because the notary cannot choose the certificate for the signer
c.The county clerk
d.The Secretary of State
Explanation
The signer must tell the notary what act is required, because selecting the certificate could constitute the unauthorized practice of law. If the document has no certificate, the notary asks the signer which act they need.
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8202Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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