Duties & PowersQuestion 7 of 100
Over what geographic area may a commissioned California notary perform notarial acts?
a.Only the county where the notary lives
b.Anywhere within the State of California
c.Anywhere in the United States
d.Only the county where the bond was filed
Explanation
A California notary is a statewide officer and may perform acts anywhere within California, regardless of where the signer or property is located. However, the notary may not act outside the state's borders.
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8200Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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