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California's thumbprint rule for certain real property documents also contains an exemption for which of the following?

A

A grant deed between spouses

B

A power of attorney for finances

C

A nonjudicial foreclosure pursuant to Civil Code section 2924

D

A deed of trust on commercial property

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Government Code section 8206(a)(2)(G); Civil Code section 2924

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

C. A nonjudicial foreclosure pursuant to Civil Code section 2924

Detailed Explanation

Government Code section 8206(a)(2)(G) exempts trustee's deeds resulting from a decree of foreclosure, nonjudicial foreclosures under Civil Code section 2924, and deeds of reconveyance from the thumbprint requirement.

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