I have a Notary employee in San Diego, California. She will be going to Los Angeles to work for a month. Can she take her Notary seal and perform notarizations in Los Angeles? — C.A., San Diego, CA
Yes, your employee may perform notarizations in Los Angeles County. California Notaries have statewide jurisdiction and may notarize in any part of the state.
When your employee performs any notarization in Los Angeles County, she must remember to write that county in the venue statement for the notarial act. The venue is always where the notarization is taking place.
Hotline answers are based on the laws in the state where the question originated and may not reflect the laws of other states. If in doubt, always refer to your own state statutes. – The Editors
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