Providing legal advice

Witnessing signatures and administering oaths

Drafting legal documents

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A notary's core function is to verify the identity of individuals, witness the signing of documents, and administer oaths.

2 years

6 years

4 years

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A notary commission in California lasts for four years.

To record details of all notarizations performed

To record personal information about the notary

To track the notary's income

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A notary journal is a legal document where the notary records information about each notarization.

No, a notary must notarize any document presented

Yes, if the notary suspects fraud or wrongdoing

Yes, if the notary is simply unwilling to do so

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A notary can refuse to notarize a document if they believe it is fraudulent or illegal.

A personal stamp with the notary's information

A digital signature

A handwritten signature

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A notary seal is a physical stamp containing the notary's information.