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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1   
Section 1  Primary Functions of the Notary Public
Section 2  Appointment Process
Section 3  Commission
Section 4  Live Scan Fingerprinting
Section 5  The Surety Bond
Section 6  Notary Errors and Omissions Insurance
Section 7  Renewing Your Commission
Section 8  Your Notary Seal and Embosser
Section 9  Notary Fees

Part 2 
Section 1  Notarization Basics
Section 2  Making Journal Entries
Section 3  Identification of the Signer
Section 4  Signatures
Section 5  Thumbprinting
Section 6  Safeguarding Your Seal and Journal
Section 7  Copies of Journal Entries
Section 8  Employer-Notary Agreements

Part 3
Section 1  Acknowledgement
Section 2  Jurat
Section 3  Protests
Section 4  Depositions
Section 5  Certifying Copy of Power of Attorney
Section 6  Authentications and Apostilles
Section 7  Oaths and Affirmations

Part 4
Section 1  Checking Identification
Section 2  Immigration Documents
Section 3  Subscribing Witness
Section 4  Credible Identifying Witness
Section 5  Attorney-in-Fact
Section 6  Signature by Mark
Section 7  Impaired Signers
Section 8  Minors
Section 9  Language Barriers

Part 5
Section 1  Change of Notary’s Address
Section 2  Change of Notary’s Name
Section 3  Resignation of Commission
Section 4  Electronic Signatures
Section 5  Confidential Marriages
Section 6  Military Base Notaries
Section 7  Government Employee Notaries
Section 8  Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Part 6
Section 1  Complete Confidentiality
Section 2  Notarizing for Family Members
Section 3  Advertising
Section 4  Refusing to Notarize
Section 5  Liability Issues
Section 6  Notary Misconduct and Disciplinary Actions

Part 7
REVIEW QUIZ

Part 8
Section 1  Resources for California Notaries
Section 2  California Government Code
Section 3  California Civil Code
Section 4  California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 5  California Business and Professions Code
Section 6  California Elections Code
Section 7  California Commercial Code
Section 8  California Probate Code
Section 9  California Penal Code

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