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Notarial Acts/Documentation

Under California law, a notary public is legally permitted to authenticate an official act WITHOUT using their official notary seal for which of the following documents?

A

A tangible copy certification of an electronic record.

B

A Deed of Trust for a commercial property.

C

A California subdivision map certificate.

D

A Power of Attorney drafted by the military.

Correct Answer

C. A California subdivision map certificate.

AI Explanation

Exceptions to seal usage. According to Gov. Code section 66436(c), acknowledgments for California subdivision map certificates may be notarized without the official seal, provided the notary's name, county, and commission expiration date are typed or printed below their signature.

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