Provide legal advice

Witness signatures and administer oaths

Draft legal documents

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The primary role of a notary public is to act as an impartial witness to the signing of documents and to administer oaths.

No, a notary must notarize any document presented

Yes, if the notary suspects fraud or wrongdoing

Yes, if the notary is uncomfortable with the document

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

To record personal information about the notary

To track the notary's income

To record details of all notarizations performed

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

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.

Regulates notary fees

Issues notary commissions

Investigates notary misconduct

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The California Secretary of State is responsible for issuing notary commissions and overseeing the notary public program.