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A notary public is called to take a deposition. Aside from administering the oath to the witness, what is a specific requirement for the notary regarding the physical deposition documents?

A

The notary must apply an embosser seal to every single page of the deposition.

B

Any deposition, affidavit, oath, or affirmation shall be signed by the notary public in the notary public's own handwriting.

C

The notary must retain a complete copy of the deposition in their personal files.

D

The notary must type out the entire transcript.

Correct Answer

B. Any deposition, affidavit, oath, or affirmation shall be signed by the notary public in the notary public's own handwriting.

AI Explanation

Handwritten signature for depositions. According to Gov. Code section 8205(a)(3), to take depositions and affidavits, and administer oaths and affirmations... Any deposition, affidavit, oath, or affirmation shall be signed by the notary public in the notary public's own handwriting.

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