A
$2,500
B
$10,000
C
$1,500
D
$75,000
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Civil Code section 1189(a)(4)
Source checked September 7, 2026
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Correct Answer
B. $10,000
Detailed Explanation
Civil Code section 1189(a)(4) provides a maximum civil penalty of $10,000 when a notary willfully states as true a material fact known to be false in a certificate of acknowledgment.
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