When administering the oath to a Credible Witness, the notary must ensure the witness swears to several facts under penalty of perjury. Which of the following is a mandatory part of that oath?

CA Notary Exam Practice: When Administering The Oath To A Credible Witness The Notary Must Ensure

The credible witness will assume liability if the document is fraudulent.

The credible witness has known the signer for at least 30 days.

The credible witness does not have a financial interest in the document being acknowledged and is not named in the document.

The credible witness holds a valid California driver's license.

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C. The credible witness does not have a financial interest in the document being acknowledged and is not named in the document.

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Credible Witness Oath Content. Under CA Civil Code section 1185(b)(1)(A)(v), a mandatory and critical component of the credible witness's oath is that they swear they do not have a financial interest in the document being acknowledged and are not named in the document.

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