California Notary Forms
Keep your notarial certificates aligned with state requirements
This toolkit is built for fellow notaries who need fillable, ready-to-print certificates and reference docs.
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Start with the forms below before diving into the full library.
California notary jurat
Signer’s oath
California Notary Forms & Useful Information
Section I
Disclaimer
The information on this website does not constitute legal advice and is provided for reference purposes only. Use it at your own risk. For legal advice, consult an attorney.
Section II
Main Notary Forms
- California Notary Acknowledgment: download form (CA Civ. Code § 1189)
Download, pre-fill the county, year, and notary’s name, then print multiple copies for future use, or fill it out completely for a specific document.
- California Notary Jurat: download form (CA Gov. Code § 8202)
Download, pre-fill the county and year, then print multiple copies for future use, or fill it out completely for a specific document.
Section III
Additional Notary Forms
- Signer’s Oath: download form (CA Gov. Code § 8202)
Download, pre-fill the notary’s name in the oath section, county and year in the jurat section, then print multiple copies for future use.
- Oath of Credible Witness: download form (CA Civ. Code § 1185[b][1 & 2])
Download, pre-fill notary’s name in the oath section, county and year in the jurat section, then print multiple copies for future use.
- Power of Attorney Copy Certification: download form (CA Prob. Code § 4307)
Download, pre-fill the county and notary’s name, then print multiple copies for future use, or fill it out completely for a specific document.
- Request For a Copy of a Notary Journal Line Item: download form (CA Gov. Code §§ 8206[c][e] and 8206.5)
Download, pre-fill notary’s name, mailing and email addresses. The requester will take care of the rest of the form.
- Witness Affidavit for Signature by Mark: download form (CA Civ. Code § 14[a])
Download, pre-fill signer’s name, document title/description, date, witnesses’ names, as well as the jurat part, or print a batch to fill out onsite.
Section IV
Supplementary Forms
- Notary Non-Attorney Acknowledgment: download form
Download, pre-fill notary’s personal and business names, then print multiple copies for future use. The signer completes the bottom section.
- True Copy Affidavit: download form
Download, pre-fill the county and year in the jurat section, then print multiple copies for future use. The signer must complete the affidavit section.
- Name Affidavit: download form
Download, pre-fill notary’s name in the affidavit section, county and year in the jurat section, then print multiple copies for future use.
Section V
Other Resources
- Rescission Calendar 2025: download file
Get those NRTC dates right!
- Acceptable-Unacceptable Signature Examples: download file
My greatest hit. You’re welcome.
- Attorney-in-Fact Reference Sheet For Signer: download file
Bring this to AiF signings, customize highlighted sections, and ensure signatures match the required verbiage.
- California Notary ID & Credible Witnesses Requirements: download file
Great reference to glue inside your notary journal.
- California Notary Journal Requirements: download file
Keep it next to the ID requirements cheat sheet.
- List of States That Require Witnesses When Notarizing Real Estate Documents: open link
Can you name all five witness states without peeking?
- PDF Page Size Checker: open Dropbox folder
Use this Acrobat add-on to inspect mixed-size loan packages quickly. Check the ReadMe for setup.
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