The county where the signer legally resides.
The county where the document was originally drafted.
The county where the notary and the signer physically stood at the time of the notarization.
The county where the notary's principal place of business is registered.
Correct Answer
C. The county where the notary and the signer physically stood at the time of the notarization.
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Meaning of the Venue. The venue statement ('State of California, County of...') on a notarial certificate establishes the exact physical location (jurisdiction) where the signer personally appeared before the notary public and where the notarial act actually took place.
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