Any person — notary or not — who knowingly files a false or forged document with the county recorder affecting title to a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units
Only title companies and escrow officers who record fraudulent documents
Only the person who forged the document, not the person who recorded it
Only licensed notaries public who knowingly notarize forged real property documents
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Penal Code section 115.5; Government Code section 8214.2
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Any person — notary or not — who knowingly files a false or forged document with the county recorder affecting title to a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units
Detailed Explanation
Scope of Penal Code section 115.5. Penal Code section 115.5 applies to 'every person' who knowingly files a false or forged document — not just notaries. The notary may face additional penalties under Government Code section 8214.2, but section 115.5 targets anyone who files the false document. The key elements are: (1) the document is false or forged, (2) the person has knowledge of that fact, and (3) the document affects title to residential real property with up to four units.
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