A notary public travels to a hospital and performs three separate notarial acts for the same patient. What is required for the patient's journal signatures?

A Notary Public Travels To A Hospital And Performs Three Separate Notari – CA Notary Exam Practice

One signature is enough if the notary charges only one travel fee.

No journal signature is required if the patient is in a hospital.

One signature is enough if all three acts occur within the same visit.

Three distinct journal signatures are required, one for each line item.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Notarial Acts/Documentation

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. Three distinct journal signatures are required, one for each line item.

Detailed Explanation

Each notarial act must be recorded as a separate journal entry, and the signer must sign each relevant line item. The location of the signing does not change that rule.

Notarial Acts/Documentation Question #201

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