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Welcome to West Covina Notary Public We want to make sure that we can assist you at the most convenient time for you. Kindly schedule an appointment to avoid wait time and to guarantee that we are in the office at the time of your visit. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Have a blessed day! |
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Appointment and Qualifications
To become a notary public you must meet all of the following requirements: (Government Code Section 8201)
Required Identification
When completing a certificate of acknowledgement or a jurat, a notary public is required to certify to the identity of the signer of the document. Identity is established if the notary public is presented with satisfactory evidence of the signer's identity. "Satisfactory Evidence" means the absence of any information, evidence, or other circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual is not the individual he/she/they claim to be and (A) paper identification documents or (B) the oath of a single credible witness or (C) the oaths of two credible witness under penalty of perjury. |
Certified Copy
A notary public may only certify copies of Power of Attorney and his or her notary public journal. Certified copies of birth certificate, fetal death, death, and marriage records may be made or done only by the State Registrar, by a duly appointed and acting local registrars during their term of office, and by the county recorders. |
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