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Notarial Acts/Documentation

Under California law, a notary public is legally PROHIBITED from taking an Acknowledgment for a signature on which of the following documents?

A

A residential lease agreement.

B

A Last Will and Testament.

C

A document written in a foreign language.

D

An incomplete document missing substantive terms.

Correct Answer

D. An incomplete document missing substantive terms.

AI Explanation

Prohibition on Incomplete Documents. According to CA Gov. Code section 8205, a notary public may not accept any acknowledgment or proof of any instrument that is incomplete. While the State Bar advises against notarizing wills, it is not strictly prohibited by statute. Incomplete documents, however, are strictly prohibited.

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