A
No penalty if the notary acted under pressure
B
A $10,000 civil penalty and possible criminal charges
C
A $750 civil penalty only
D
A $1,500 civil penalty only
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Correct Answer
B. A $10,000 civil penalty and possible criminal charges
AI Explanation
Civil Code section 1189(a)(4) authorizes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 when a notary willfully states as true a material fact known to be false in a certificate of acknowledgment. Criminal charges may also arise depending on the facts.
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