Yes. A notary acting in the capacity of an escrow holder for a person with a direct financial interest does not have a direct financial or beneficial interest in the transaction and may notarize.
No. Notaries who are also escrow officers must always use a separate notary.
No. Any financial compensation from a transaction creates a conflict of interest that bars the notary from notarizing.
Yes, but only if she waives her escrow commission before notarizing.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Government Code section 8224
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Yes. A notary acting in the capacity of an escrow holder for a person with a direct financial interest does not have a direct financial or beneficial interest in the transaction and may notarize.
Detailed Explanation
Conflict of interest exceptions for agents and escrow holders. Government Code section 8224 provides a specific exception: a notary does NOT have a direct financial or beneficial interest in a transaction when acting in the capacity of an agent, employee, insurer, attorney, escrow holder, or lender for a person who has a direct financial interest. Karen, acting as an escrow holder, falls within this exception and may legally notarize.
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