A notary public willfully fails to complete an acknowledgment certificate at the time the notary's seal and signature are affixed to the document. Under Government Code section 8214.15, what is the maximum civil penalty for this willful violation?

CA Notary Exam Practice: A Notary Public Willfully Fails To Complete An Acknowledgment Certificat

$1,500

$750

$2,500

$10,000

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Correct Answer

B. $750

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Government Code sections 8214.1(j) and 8214.15(b) treat failure to complete the acknowledgment at the time the notary's signature and seal are affixed as a covered violation with a maximum civil penalty of $750.

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