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Misconduct/Fees

A notary public may NOT notarize their own signature on a document because:

A

It is only prohibited for real estate documents

B

It is expensive to do so

C

There is no such prohibition

D

They have a direct interest as the signer — they cannot serve as both notary and principal

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Misconduct/Fees

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. They have a direct interest as the signer — they cannot serve as both notary and principal

Detailed Explanation

A notary may not notarize their own signature. By signing a document as a principal, the notary has a direct interest in the transaction, which prohibits them from also serving as the notarizing officer (GC 8224).

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