Notary Public Course

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If a person, (the “principal”), has signed a document but cannot personally appear before a notary public, another person, (the “subscribing witness”), can appear on the principal’s behalf to prove the principal signed (or “executed”) the document.	True False
After the credible witness has sworn or affirmed to the identity of the subscribing witness, the subscribing witness must prove the identity of the document signer. To prove the identity of the document signer or principal, the notary public must administer an oath or affirmation to the subscribing witness. The subscribing witness must swear or affirm the following statement is true: The subscribing witness personally knows the principal	True False
A notary public must record the name of the subscribing witness in the journal.	True False
A proof of execution by a subscribing witness can be used in conjunction with any power of attorney.	True False
Any certificate for a proof of execution by a subscribing witness taken in California must follow a general format with similar wording (California Civil Code section 1195.)	True False

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