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Misconduct/Fees

Any person who coerces or influences a notary public to perform an improper notarial act (like skipping a required journal entry) knowing it to be improper is guilty of what crime?

A

Subornation.

B

Infraction.

C

Felony.

D

Misdemeanor.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code section 8225

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. Misdemeanor.

Detailed Explanation

Coercing a notary. According to Gov. Code section 8225, any person who solicits, coerces, or in any manner influences a notary public to perform an improper notarial act knowing that act to be an improper notarial act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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