Maximum notarial fees
California generally permits up to $15 for each signature acknowledged, each oath or affirmation, and each jurat.
No false certificates
Never backdate, pre-sign, pre-stamp, or certify a material fact known to be false.
Avoid prohibited interests
Do not act when directly financially or beneficially interested in a prohibited way.
Control journal and seal
Keep both under direct and exclusive control in a locked and secured area.
Common exam traps
- Treating $15 as a required minimum
- Letting an employer control the journal
- Notarizing an incomplete document
- Giving legal advice
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