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California Notary Fees and FAQ InformationCA Notary Public Fees Acknowledgments - $10 per signature Jurats - $10 per signature Certified Copy of Power of Attorney - $10 per copy Deposition - $20 + $5 for each oath to a witness and $5 for the certificate Oaths & Affirmations - $10 Proof of Execution by subscribing witness - $10 per signature Copy of journal entry - 30 cents per entry See election code 8080 and government code 6017 for a few uncommon occurrences where someone gets a free notarization. FAQ - California notary questions and answers Q. Where can I learn more about California notary acknowledgments? A. Please visit this state's notary division page by clicking on the link on this page entitled "state notary division contact page " Q. Where can I find a good California notary directory? A. If you want to find mobile notaries, our site is a very effective directory for notaries in any state. If you are looking for a list of all notaries public in the entire state, please visit our "state notary division contact page", and contact the state notary division to find out if they will furnish you with a list of all notaries in the state. Many states will sell you a list for a small fee. Q. Where can I find a good California notary seminar? A. www.becomeanotary.us has good materials and reference materials for becoming a notary in many states. You can find notary law primers and handbooks for most states there. Q. How can I find traveling notary or mobile notary jobs in California A. The best way to get mobile notary jobs is to advertise on internet directories such as 123notary as well as online and offline yellow pages. Q. Is there a California notary association and how could such an organization help me? A. For your needs as a notary public, you need an organization that can help you become a notary, get supplies, and market your mobile notary and signing agent services. The National Notary Association is a fantastic source for information to help you become a notary in any state and for notary supplies. 123notary.com is a great place to help you market your mobile notary services and signing agent services. Q. Where can I find a California title agent? There are title agents that you can find using online yellow pages. Other Information of Interest California has a new penalty for notaries committing perjury. The certificate of acknowledgment is now executed under penalty of perjury. According to civil code 1189, a notary public who willfully states as true any material fact known to be false can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 This law could apply to all notarizations, not only acknowledgments. Other changes in California According to government code 8206, notary public journal entrees for powers of attorneys must include thumbprints. The law used to be that only deeds affecting real property would require a thumbprint. However, its always prudent to get thumbprints for all journal entrees simply because it deters fraud and is the most reliable form of identification since a thumbprint can not be forged or counterfeited. Other Links Mandatory education information http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/notary_cklist_complete_mandatory_education.htm FAQ information for notaries http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/notary_faq.htm Disciplinary guidelines for notaries http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/notary_gdlnes_first_page.htm Qualifications http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/notary/notary_qualifications_revised.htm Related Links California Notary Fees and FAQ Become a California Notary Public California Notary Acknowledgment and Jurat Information California Notary Law California Notary Classes and Seminars California Notary Public General Information Notary Acts
