Yes, as long as the notary discloses the relationship in the journal.
No, unless a second notary is also present to co-sign the certificate.
Yes, because a beneficiary is not a principal to the transaction.
No. A notary who is named individually as a beneficiary to a real property transaction has a direct financial interest and may not notarize.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Government Code section 8224
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. No. A notary who is named individually as a beneficiary to a real property transaction has a direct financial interest and may not notarize.
Detailed Explanation
Conflict of interest — direct financial interest in real property. Government Code section 8224 prohibits a notary from notarizing any document in connection with a transaction in which the notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest. The notary has such an interest when named individually as a beneficiary, grantor, grantee, mortgagor, mortgagee, trustor, trustee, vendor, vendee, lessor, or lessee in a real property transaction.
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