Notary Acknowledgment – California
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This notary acknowledgment form can be attached to documents that are required to be notarized in California.
Available in fillable PDF.
Description
The notary acknowledgment verifies the identity of the person who appeared before the notary public. This form is to be used in the state of California. It can be attached to documents that are required to be notarized.
FAQs
What is a notary acknowledgment?
A notary acknowledgment is a formal declaration of a signature before a notary public. It indicates that the person who signed the document personally appeared before the notary.
Why do some documents have to be notarized?
Some documents are required to be notarized to prevent fraud. The notary must ensure that the signer appeared before them and that the person voluntarily signed the document.
What types of documents have to be notarized to be valid?
In general, the documents that must be notarized are those involving medical care, property deeds, and power of attorney. Some of these documents are:
* Quitclaim Deed
* Deed of Trust
* Grant Deed
* Affidavit of Forgery
* Durable Power of Attorney
* Advance Health Care Directive
Resources
California law regarding notary acknowledgments – Cal Civil Code §1189.
