California Notary License Practice Exam

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Which of the following must be included in a notary's journal?

Character of every document
The notary's personal notes
Confidential information about signers
None of the above

The correct answer is: Character of every document

A notary's journal is an important record of the notarial acts they perform and must be kept accurately and securely. The correct answer is A, the character of every document. This includes recording the type of document, date and time of notarization, and the names and signatures of the signers. This information is necessary in case there are any issues with the notarized document in the future. Option B, the notary's personal notes, should not be included in the journal as it is not relevant to the act of notarization. Option C, confidential information about signers, should also not be included as it is against notary ethics to disclose personal information about signers without their consent. Option D, none of the above, is incorrect as the journal must include the character of every document. Any other options not mentioned in the choices should also not be included in