The notary suspects the document is fraudulent
The signer's ID was issued by another state
The document is in a foreign language
The signer does not speak English
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Misconduct/Fees
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. The notary suspects the document is fraudulent
Detailed Explanation
A notary may refuse a notarization they have reasonable grounds to suspect involves fraud. Foreign-language documents, out-of-state IDs (if they meet the requirements), and non-English-speaking signers do not justify refusal.
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