A notary public completes a notarization but totally forgets to ask for the signer's identification. They relied purely on personal knowledge. What is the maximum civil penalty for failing to obtain satisfactory evidence of identity?

AI Explanation

Civil penalty for lack of ID. According to Civil Code section 1185(b)(1)(B), a notary public who violates this section by failing to obtain the satisfactory evidence required (paper ID or credible witnesses) shall be subject to a civil penalty not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000).