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Under California law, which of the following documents is explicitly exempt from the requirement to obtain the signer's right thumbprint in the notary's sequential journal?

A

A Grant Deed transferring property between family members.

B

A Power of Attorney for healthcare.

C

A Deed of Reconveyance.

D

A Deed of Trust for a commercial property.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Government Code section 8206(a)(2)(G)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

C. A Deed of Reconveyance.

Detailed Explanation

Government Code section 8206(a)(2)(G) states that the thumbprint requirement does not apply to a trustee's deed resulting from a decree of foreclosure, a nonjudicial foreclosure, or a deed of reconveyance.

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