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These statutes cover everything from the Notary Public application process to short-form notarial certificates. Find the written laws governing Notaries Public here.
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Jan 12025
Senate Bill 1525 makes minor changes to three Government Code Sections affecting Notaries Public.
Jan 12024
Senate Bill 25 authorizes a candidate who will not be present in California during the nomination period to appear before a Notary of another state to complete the declaration of candidacy.
California becomes the fourth from last state to enact permanent remote notarization statutes, but the implementation date may be as far off as January 1, 2030.
Jan 12022
Assembly Bill 287 makes non-substantive changes to California’s statute of limitations for Notary Public bonds.
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