Notary Publics in other States and Countries have different abilities under law. IN CALIFORNIA, A NOTARY PUBLIC SHALL NOT USE THE OFFICIAL SEAL FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE RENDERING OF NOTARIAL SERVICE (Acknowledgement or Jurat) . (Government Code section 8207) Therefore, we cannot and will not put our notary seal on any document inappropriately.
Authentication requests can be presented in person with the California Secretary of State which has two offices located in either Sacramento or Los Angeles. The offices are open for processing between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). When presenting a request in person to either offices, no appointment […]
The California Secretary of State provides authentication of public official signatures on documents to be used outside the United States of America. The country of destination determines whether the authentication is an Apostille or Certification. Apostilles and Certifications only certify to the authenticity of the signature of the official who signed the document, the capacity […]
Answer: Only a Power of Attorney that has been previously signed. Powers of Attorney – Certifying A notary public can certify copies of powers of attorney. A certified copy of a power of attorney that has been certified by a notary public has the same force and effect as the original power of attorney. (Probate Code […]
For Active Notaries, the California Secretary of State keeps a current list available as a text download. http://www.sos.ca.gov/notary.htm For expired or revoked Notary Commissions, contact the Secretary of State. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding state holidays) Office Location: 1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Mailing Address: Notary […]
Sometimes there are unfortunate events in which a person needing a notarization physically cannot sign their name. The laws in California in regard to notarizations outline that a signature or subscription includes a mark, when the person cannot write2. Despite this inability, a notarization can still occur using a Signature by Mark. They are allowed […]
This type of notarization cannot be used for any Power of Attorney, Quitclaim Deed, Grant Deed, Mortgage, Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, any Instrument affecting Real Property, or any Instrument requiring a Notary Public to obtain a thumbprint from the party in their journal. The requirements for proof of execution by a subscribing witness are […]
In California, the identity of the signer can be established by the oaths of two credible witnesses whom the notary public does not personally know*. The notary public first must establish the identities of the two credible witnesses by the presentation of an acceptable form of identification. Under oath, the credible witnesses must swear or […]
FAQ – My Escrow Agent wants me to sign stating my capacity. Can you notarize that document? While you can state your capacity, such as Trustee, CEO, or Partner, a notary cannot insert that capacity title in the Acknowlegment or Jurat. The form most frequently completed by the notary public is the certificate of acknowledgment. […]
FAQ – What is the I-9 Form and can ABC Notary notarize it for me? What Is The I-9 Form? The I-9 form, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) verifies the identity and employment eligibility for employees hired in the U.S. The form is to be completed by both the employee and […]