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Identification/Subscribing Witness Notarizations

Two credible witnesses are used to establish the identity of a signer who is not personally known to the notary. What journal entries are required for the two credible witnesses?

A

Both credible witnesses must sign the journal, AND the notary must record the type, issuing agency, serial number, and date of their identifying documents

B

The notary must record only the names of the two witnesses — no ID information is required

C

The notary need only record the signer's information; witnesses are not recorded in the journal

D

Only one of the two witnesses needs to sign the journal

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Correct Answer

A. Both credible witnesses must sign the journal, AND the notary must record the type, issuing agency, serial number, and date of their identifying documents

AI Explanation

Journal requirements for two credible witnesses. Government Code section 8206(a)(2)(E) requires that when two credible witnesses are used, the notary must record in the journal the signatures of both witnesses AND the type of documents identifying each witness, the identifying numbers on those documents, and the dates of issuance or expiration. This is more demanding than the single-witness rule, which allows an either/or option.

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