California Notary Journal Compliance

Summary

California notaries are required to keep a journal with specific entries, including a statement on satisfactory evidence of identity. If pre-printed journals lack this statement, it may not comply with state law, potentially leading to legal issues for the notary. Notaries should ensure their journals meet all legal standards to avoid issues. Consider consulting with the California Secretary of States office for further guidance.

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It shows ID info but doesn’t specifically have a statement saying it’s based on satisfactory evidence
In California, notary journals must include a statement indicating the identity verification was based on satisfactory evidence. If the journal only shows ID info without this statement, it may not comply with state requirements. Notaries should ensure their journals meet all legal standards to avoid issues. Consider consulting with the California Secretary of State's office for further guidance.