California Notary Journal Entry Requirements

A journal is an important chronicle of your notarial actions and can help protect you in the event of future legal proceedings.

California notary journal entry requirements.

California government code sections 8206 and 8207 3 e. Celebrate your patriotism with this attractive american flag notary journal. 128 numbered heavy weight pages. 8206 d resign your commission.

The notary public journal entry should be full and complete and must include all the following items. A journal is an important chronicle of your notarial actions and can help protect you in the event of future legal proceedings. Be 18 years of age or older there is no maximum age set by statute be a legal california resident. California government code section.

State requirements for notary journal entries. The modern journal meets all state requirements and contains room for nearly 500 entries with multiple notarizations per entry. To become a notary public you must meet all of the following requirements. Satisfactorily complete and pass a written examination prescribed by the secretary of state.

To avoid a break in notary public commission terms you should take the notary public exam at least six months prior to the expiration date of your current notary public commission. Upon written request the secretary of state will send a duplicate certificate of authorization so you can have a new stamp made. The date and time the. California code of regulations title 2 section 20803.

Step by step illustrated instructions makes it easy to record your acts and meets recordkeeping requirements for every state with room for 488 entries. Modern journal of notarial events soft cover product number. Complete a course of study approved by the secretary of state. Secretary of state has clarified journal entries for california notaries.

This hardcover journal features a tamper proof smyth sewn binding for long lasting durability and security. Quality and value keeping a notary journal is required by california law. For example california which has some of the most detailed notarization laws in the country requires the following information be taken down in each journal entry. Test results are valid for one year from the date of the examination.

Click the more details link to learn about our journal. Must include the dates covered for the journal entries in the surrendered journal the notary public s commission number the expiration date of the notary public s commission and a copy of the receipt provided by the peace officer.