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A husband and wife both sign a single Grant Deed and require their signatures to be acknowledged. How many sequential journal line items must the notary public create for this transaction?

A

One line item for the husband, and ditto marks for the wife on the line below.

B

Two separate line items, one for the husband's signature and one for the wife's signature.

C

One line item, listing both names and obtaining both signatures on that same line.

D

One line item, but two separate right thumbprints must be taken on that line.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Notarial Acts/Documentation

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. Two separate line items, one for the husband's signature and one for the wife's signature.

Detailed Explanation

Multiple signers on one document. According to the CA Notary Public Handbook, if a notary performs more than one notarization at the same time, or for multiple signers on the same document, the notary must create a separate, individual line item for EACH signature notarized.

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