Failure to administer the oath or affirmation when executing a jurat.
Failure to obtain a required right thumbprint in the notary sequential journal.
Willful failure to provide access to the sequential journal upon request by a peace officer.
Willfully stating as true any material fact in an acknowledgment certificate that the notary knows to be false.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Civil Code § 1189(a)(4)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Willfully stating as true any material fact in an acknowledgment certificate that the notary knows to be false.
Detailed Explanation
Civil penalty tiers for notarial misconduct. According to CA Civil Code § 1189(a)(4), willfully stating a false material fact in an acknowledgment certificate carries a severe civil penalty up to $10,000. For contrast, failure to obtain a thumbprint or denying access to a peace officer carries a $2,500 penalty, and failure to administer an oath is $750.
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