Notarial ActsQuestion 54 of 100
May a California notary use an out-of-state acknowledgment certificate wording?
a.Never
b.Only for real property
c.Only if the signer requests it
d.Yes, a California notary may complete a certificate for use in another state if it does not require the notary to determine or certify the capacity of the signer beyond what California allows
Explanation
A California notary may complete an acknowledgment for use in another jurisdiction, but the certificate must not require the notary to certify facts California does not permit (such as representative capacity). California acknowledgment certificates must contain the statutory disclaimer about verifying only identity.
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