I am just wondering if a Notary can use a signature stamp or do they have to handwrite their signature for each transaction? — C.H., California
California law does not allow you to use a signature stamp. Every time you complete a notarial certificate, you must sign it in your own hand (GC 8205[a][2] through [4]).
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