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May I Notarize A Document Without Charging A Fee?

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I have been asked to help notarize documents for a charity. Is it ok for me to do pro bono Notary work for the charity?  Is there any reason not to? B.B., California

You may perform Notary services pro bono. There is no prohibition in California state law for doing so.

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Claudia Grove

23 Oct 2017

I recently got married and need to change/notify the state of California and get my new stamp and such. How do I notify them and what else do I need to do?

National Notary Association

24 Oct 2017

Hello. Instructions for changing your name on your CA Notary commission can be found here: http://notary.cdn.sos.ca.gov/forms/notary_name_chg_app_7-03.pdf

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