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For which of the following real estate documents is a California Notary Public explicitly NOT required to obtain the signer's right thumbprint in the sequential journal?

A

A deed of trust for a single-family residence.

B

A trustee's deed resulting from a decree of foreclosure.

C

A quitclaim deed.

D

A power of attorney document.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code § 8206(a)(2)(G)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. A trustee's deed resulting from a decree of foreclosure.

Detailed Explanation

Thumbprint exemptions in the notary journal. According to CA Gov. Code § 8206(a)(2)(G), a thumbprint is strictly required for deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and powers of attorney. However, the law explicitly exempts a trustee's deed resulting from a decree of foreclosure, a nonjudicial foreclosure, or a deed of reconveyance.

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