A person in charge of a minor's person or property
A county clerk who certifies a notary's authority
A witness to a will's execution clause
A public officer who inventories a safe deposit box
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. A person in charge of a minor's person or property
Detailed Explanation
Guardian is a status term, not a notarial certificate term. In "Definitions and General Terms," the booklet defines a guardian as a person in charge of a minor's person or property. For contrast, an executor carries out a will, while a guardian need not arise from a will at all.
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