Yes, but only if the document is also filed in California.
No. A California notary may only use California-approved acknowledgment certificate forms on all documents.
No. The signer must appear before a Texas notary to have the document notarized using the Texas form.
Yes. For documents to be filed in another state, a California notary may complete the acknowledgment form required by that state, as long as it does not require the notary to make determinations not allowed by California law.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Civil Code section 1189(c)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Yes. For documents to be filed in another state, a California notary may complete the acknowledgment form required by that state, as long as it does not require the notary to make determinations not allowed by California law.
Detailed Explanation
Notarizing documents to be filed in another state. Civil Code section 1189(c) provides that for documents to be filed in another state or jurisdiction, a California notary public may complete any acknowledgment form required by that other state or jurisdiction, provided the form does not require the notary to determine or certify that the signer holds a particular representative capacity or to make other determinations and certifications not allowed by California law.
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