No. The document must be re-acknowledged before a California notary public before it can be recorded.
Yes. A certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place is sufficient in California if it is taken in accordance with the laws of the place where the acknowledgment is made.
Yes, but only if the Nevada notary's commission is also registered with the California Secretary of State.
No. All acknowledgments used in California must be completed by a California notary public.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Civil Code section 1189(b)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
B. Yes. A certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place is sufficient in California if it is taken in accordance with the laws of the place where the acknowledgment is made.
Detailed Explanation
Validity of out-of-state acknowledgments in California. Civil Code section 1189(b) states that a certificate of acknowledgment taken in another place shall be sufficient in California if it is taken in accordance with the laws of the place where the acknowledgment is made. A California notary is not required, and California re-notarization is not necessary.
See the Correct Answer & Detailed Explanation
Try 10 free preview questions with instant feedback, official source references, and detailed explanations. Full access includes all 429 California questions.
Start the 10-Question Free PreviewNo credit card required · Interactive quiz simulator