Journal & SealQuestion 75 of 100
How must entries be recorded in a California notary journal?
a.In any order
b.Sequentially, in chronological order at the time of each act
c.Only at the end of the day
d.Only for real property documents
Explanation
Government Code §8206 requires each act to be recorded sequentially in a bound journal at the time of the notarization. This chronological record creates a reliable audit trail of the notary's official acts.
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