Notarial ActsQuestion 49 of 100
May a California notary certify a copy of the notary's own journal entries?
a.Never
b.Only for the signer
c.Yes, when requested by the Secretary of State or in response to a subpoena or court order
d.Yes, for anyone who pays
Explanation
A notary may provide a certified copy of a line item from the journal upon receiving a subpoena, court order, or a request from the Secretary of State or a peace officer. This preserves the journal's integrity as a public-interest record.
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