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A member of the public requests a photocopy of a journal line item involving a specific Power of Attorney. They provide the names of the parties and the document type, but only state 'Sometime in 2023' for the date. Can you fulfill this request?

A

No, journal copies can only be provided for real estate documents.

B

No, the written request must explicitly include the month and year the document was notarized.

C

Yes, provided you charge a $15 search fee for looking through the 2023 journal.

D

Yes, as the exact month is not strictly required if the year is provided.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code section 8206(c)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. No, the written request must explicitly include the month and year the document was notarized.

Detailed Explanation

Valid Journal Requests. According to CA Gov. Code section 8206(c), a valid written request from the public MUST include three explicit elements: the name of the parties, the type of document, AND the month and year the document was notarized. 'Sometime in 2023' does not provide the required month.

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