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A notary public is completing their sequential journal for three separate acknowledgments performed for the same signer on the same day. How must the notary record these transactions?

A

By recording all three documents on a single line item, separated by commas.

B

By writing one line item and noting 'times 3' in the additional comments section.

C

By writing one detailed line item and using ditto marks ("") for the subsequent lines.

D

By creating three completely separate, individually completed line items, requiring three separate signatures.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Notarial Acts/Documentation

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. By creating three completely separate, individually completed line items, requiring three separate signatures.

Detailed Explanation

Sequential journal entries. A notary public must keep one active sequential journal. If a notary public performs more than one notarization for a person at the same time, the notary must create a separate line item for each notarial act. Ditto marks are strictly prohibited.

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