No, unless the document is accompanied by an official English translation.
No, a notary can never notarize a document they cannot read.
Yes, since the notary's function relates only to the signature and not the content, provided they can communicate with the signer and the document does not appear incomplete.
Yes, provided the notary uses a certified interpreter to translate the document's contents into the journal.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Immigration/Foreign Language
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Yes, since the notary's function relates only to the signature and not the content, provided they can communicate with the signer and the document does not appear incomplete.
Detailed Explanation
Notarizing foreign language documents. A notary public can notarize a signature on a document in a foreign language with which the notary is not familiar, since a notary's function only relates to the signature and not the content. The notary must ensure it doesn't appear incomplete and must be able to communicate with the signer without an interpreter.
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