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A notary public is completing a journal entry for an acknowledgment. Which of the following items is NOT required to be recorded in the notary's sequential journal under Government Code section 8206?

A

The fee charged for the notarial service

B

The signature of the person whose signature is being notarized

C

The residential or business address of the signer

D

The date, time, and type of each official act

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Government Code section 8206; Government Code section 8206(a)(2)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

C. The residential or business address of the signer

Detailed Explanation

Required vs. non-required journal entries. Government Code section 8206(a)(2) lists the required journal entries: date/time/type of act, character of instrument, signature of the person notarized, statement of satisfactory evidence of identity, fee charged, and thumbprint for real property documents. The signer's address is NOT among the required entries. Including it may be good practice, but it is not legally required.

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