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Do I Need Two Notary Journal Entries For Identical Documents?

New Hotline Resized 3If I have two original copies of the same agreement to be notarized, will I need two journal entries? Or one journal entry since the signer is signing the same exact document twice? Thank you!
— C.T., California

 Even though the documents are exactly the same, they require two separate signatures, two separate notarizations and therefore two separate journal entries (Gov’t Code 8206).

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Susan M Jaeger

20 May 2021

I need a second original of a Durable Power of Attorney done exactly the same. I should put the same dates etc. I assume I would than get the document notarized again, correct? I am in California.

National Notary Association

24 May 2021

Hello. We're sorry, but any questions about preparation and requirements for a power of attorney document would need to be answered by a qualified attorney.

Janet Williamson

13 Aug 2019

What is the best way and the most secure way to dispose of an expired Notary Stamp?

National Notary Association

14 Aug 2019

Hello. Please see this article for more information: https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2016/01/what-do-with-old-notary-seals

dianna j forrest

15 Apr 2019

notary ed

Nicole Vallone

15 Apr 2019

hi

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