A person who is not a commissioned notary holding themselves out to the public as being entitled to act as a notary public
A licensed notary public charging $20 for an acknowledgment instead of the $15 maximum
A notary public notarizing for a family member in which they have a financial interest
A notary public failing to keep their journal in a locked area
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Government Code section 8227.1
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. A person who is not a commissioned notary holding themselves out to the public as being entitled to act as a notary public
Detailed Explanation
Misdemeanor for acting as a notary without a commission. Government Code section 8227.1 makes it a misdemeanor for any person who is NOT a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting notary public to: (a) represent themselves as entitled to act as a notary; (b) use or advertise the title of notary public; or (c) purport to act as a notary public. Overcharging and journal violations carry civil penalties; conflict of interest is a separate violation.
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