Certificate of Acknowledgment - California
California · Fillable PDF · Free
This is a loose California all-purpose certificate of acknowledgment for California notaries public, worded exactly as Civil Code § 1189 requires, including the boxed notice at the top. Use it when a document has no acknowledgment wording, or when the printed wording does not comply with California law. Do not alter the wording. This page is for the notary — do not attach it. This is a loose California all-purpose certificate of acknowledgment for California notaries public, worded exactly as Civil Code § 1189 requires, including the boxed notice at the top. Use it when a document has no acknowledgment wording, or when the printed wording does not comply with California law. Do not alter the wording. This page is for the notary — do not attach it.
Download Certificate of Acknowledgment - California PDF · 2 pages. No account required.
Book a notary for Certificate of Acknowledgment - California
Who this form is for
- This is a loose California all-purpose certificate of acknowledgment for California notaries public, worded exactly as Civil Code § 1189 requires, including the boxed notice at the top. Use it when a document has no acknowledgment wording, or when the printed wording does not comply with California law. Do not alter the wording. This page is for the notary — do not attach it.
What you'll need
- Read the original packet's instructions and check the receiving agency's requirements.
- Have the requested document details and acceptable identification ready.
How to complete it
- The signer or receiving agency identifies the required notarial act.
- The California notary verifies identity and personal appearance and performs the acknowledgment.
- The notary completes and seals the certificate and records the journal entry. Do not attach the instruction cover.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.