California Notary Acknowledgment Statement

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel

California notary acknowledgment statement for use when notarizing signatures of individuals or signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, trust, or other entities. The form records the state and county (Butte) and provides a jurat-style acknowledgment paragraph describing personal appearance, identity verification using satisfactory evidence, and execution in authorized capacities. It also includes a penalty of perjury certification under California law, followed by the notary’s hand and official seal with signature.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time1 min

AccessFree to download

Acknowledgment—Note to Notary Public

Notary Jurat Details

Personal Appearance and Identity Proof

Authorized Capacity and Execution

Penalty of Perjury Certification

Notary Signature and Official Seal

FAQs

When should a notary use an acknowledgment jurat on this form?

Use the acknowledgment jurat when notarizing signatures of persons, or when someone signs on behalf of a corporation, partnership, trust, or similar entity.

What key information must be included in the acknowledgment paragraph?

The form requires personal appearance before the notary, proof of identity using satisfactory evidence, confirmation of authorized capacity, and acknowledgment that the instrument was executed based on the signer’s authority.

What legal certification does the form include?

It includes a penalty of perjury certification under the laws of the State of California stating that the acknowledgment paragraph is true and correct.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel