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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

If the notary PERSONALLY KNOWS the credible witness, how many are required:

A

None

B

Three

C

Two

D

One

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Civil Code section 1185(b)(1))

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. One

Detailed Explanation

When the notary personally knows the credible witness, only ONE credible witness is needed to identify the signer (Civil Code section 1185(b)(1)).

Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations Question #341
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