A
Signed the document
B
Filed the document with the county
C
Had the document witnessed
D
Personally appeared before the notary
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Notarial Acts/Documentation
Source checked September 7, 2026
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Correct Answer
D. Personally appeared before the notary
Detailed Explanation
The acknowledgment certificate records when the principal personally appeared before the notary to acknowledge the document. The document may have been signed on a different date.
Notarial Acts/Documentation Question #334
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