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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

A signer is identified using TWO credible witnesses whom the notary does not personally know. After presenting their IDs and taking the oath, what is the mandatory requirement regarding the notary's sequential journal?

A

Both credible witnesses must provide their right thumbprints in the journal.

B

Either the credible witnesses must both sign the journal, OR the notary must record their ID information (type, serial number, dates).

C

The notary must record the ID details of both credible witnesses AND both must sign the journal.

D

Only the signer signs the journal; the credible witnesses simply observe.

Correct Answer

B. Either the credible witnesses must both sign the journal, OR the notary must record their ID information (type, serial number, dates).

AI Explanation

Journal entry for credible witnesses. According to Gov. Code section 8206(a)(2)(D) and (E), if identity is established by credible witnesses, the journal must contain the signature of the credible witness OR the type of identifying documents, the identifying numbers, and the dates of issuance/expiration of the documents presented by the witnesses.

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