The Complete California Notary Journal 

The Complete California Notary Journal is a comprehensive reference book, notary journal, income, expense, and mileage tracker all in one!!  Our journal is meticulously designed to cater exclusively to California Notary Publics,…

Mobile Service When Needed

At some point In everyone’s life, you will need a Notary. Why bother taking off work to drive to a notary’s office when our mobile notary public’s come to you?…

Crossing out Pronouns on Docs

California notarial law does not provide a provision requiring a California notary public to cross out, or not cross out, pronouns such as he/she/they, on a notarial certificate. An acknowledgment…

Notary in a Foreign Language

A notary public is permitted to notarize a signature on a document in a foreign language, even if they are not familiar with the language. This is because the notary…

Notarization of Incomplete Documents

Notarization of Incomplete Documents A notary public may not notarize a document that is incomplete. If presented with a document for notarization, which the notary public knows from their experience…

Signature by Mark

When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) their name, that person may sign the document by mark.(Civil Code section 14) The requirements for notarizing a signature by mark…

Valid Identification Requirements

In order to notarize your documents, we will need one form of valid (unexpired) identification listed below. A valid ID card or driver’s license issued by the State of California.…

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Need a Trust Prepared??

Give Watson & Machado a call, for expert advise and care. Contact:Gary K. Machado Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law p: (916) 473-2770 or Allison Pedrazzi p: (916) 407-2151…

Need a Will Witnessed and Notarized?

We offer services to witness and notarize wills in California. A Notary Public can act as one of the two witnesses required, and also notarize the will upon request. Call…