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On a California Certificate of Acknowledgment, what exactly is the notary public certifying under PENALTY OF PERJURY?

A

That the individual signed the document and the truthfulness of the document itself.

B

That the document was executed freely and voluntarily without coercion.

C

That the signer holds the authorized capacity stated in the document.

D

That the foregoing paragraph regarding the signer's appearance, identity, and acknowledgment is true and correct.

Correct Answer

D. That the foregoing paragraph regarding the signer's appearance, identity, and acknowledgment is true and correct.

AI Explanation

Scope of Notary's Certification. The certificate explicitly states 'I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.' The enclosed box at the top also explicitly disclaims verifying the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of the document itself.

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