The notary must still make an entry in the journal, recording 'no fee' or '0'
No entry is required if no fee was charged
The notary must attach a written fee waiver signed by the signer to the journal
The notary must write 'fee waived by client request' with the client's initials
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Government Code section 8206
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. The notary must still make an entry in the journal, recording 'no fee' or '0'
Detailed Explanation
Journal entry required even when no fee is charged. Government Code section 8206 requires the fee charged to be recorded in the journal for every notarial act. The handbook explicitly states: 'The notary public is required to make an entry in the notary public journal even if no fee was charged, such as "no fee" or "0."' This ensures the journal is a complete record of all notarial acts.
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