NNA Notary Journal Requirements 3

Question 1

In California, what must a notary do if the journal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the Secretary of State by certified or registered mail

Answer

California law requires the notary to promptly notify the Secretary of State by certified or registered mail when the journal is lost, stolen, or misplaced.

Question 2

In California, who owns a notary's journal when an employer paid for it?

Accepted Answer

The notary

Answer

In California, the journal belongs to the notary even if the employer paid for it, and the notary keeps it when leaving that job.

Question 3

In California, what must be done with the journal when a notary's commission ends without renewal?

Accepted Answer

Deliver it to the county clerk of the county where the oath is filed within 30 days

Answer

California requires delivering journals to the county clerk where the current oath of office is on file within 30 days of resignation, revocation, or expiration without reappointment.

Question 4

California requires a journal thumbprint for which type of document?

Accepted Answer

Deeds and other documents affecting real property, and powers of attorney

Answer

California requires the signer's right thumbprint in the journal for documents affecting real property and for powers of attorney.

Question 5

How must California notaries store their journals?

Accepted Answer

In a locked and secure area under the notary's exclusive control

Answer

California requires the journal be kept in a locked, secure area under the notary's direct and exclusive control.

NNA - National Notary Association Certification Practice Test

NNA - National Notary Association Certification Practice Test

NNA Notary Journal Requirements 3