Are Notaries still required to take customer’s fingerprints during the COVID-19 crisis? — C.C., California
Yes, California Notaries are still required to obtain a journal thumbprint for signers of all powers of attorney, deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust and any document affecting any real property (GC 8206). Please see our Bulletin article “Taking Thumbprints During COVID-19 Crisis” for safety recommendations to apply when obtaining journal thumbprints.
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