If a person signing has multiple documents, do I need him to sign a separate line in my Notary journal for each document? Or do I just need one line for his signature and just list the documents signed in a single journal entry? — V.G., California
You must record a separate journal entry for every signature you notarize with all required informational elements for the entry. Journal entries must be completed at the time of notarization. California Notaries may not use ditto marks, abbreviations or other shortcuts in recording journal entries.
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