Posted by canotarygal on 2/4/06 2:12pm
Msg #94286

Help California notaries!

I notarized some documents for a couples adoption, from China.
I live in Orange county, but my commisiion is in Ventura county.My principsal place of business is noted as Orange County.
This was back in August 2005. The couple just advised me today, Saturday
that it was invalid because I am bonded in Ventra. Now, I thought per my class and the handbook, that one bond is good anywhere in Ca. ( Note we are MOBILE CALIFORNIA
notaries)
I want to call the county registar but it is a weekend. So can I get some feedback out there from you California Notaries?
Thanks so much.

Reply by O/Cnotary on 2/4/06 2:25pm
Msg #94292

I am commissioned in O/C and can do notarizations in CA anyw

There must be another reason for the rejection.

Reply by canotarygal on 2/4/06 3:13pm
Msg #94308

To o/c notary

She did say it was because my bond was in Ventura(?)I did not press the issue, she a little sensitive.

Reply by Donna_CA on 2/4/06 2:46pm
Msg #94297

The State handbook reads, "Once commissioned, a notary public may perform notary public services anywhere in the state."

Reply by canotarygal on 2/4/06 2:59pm
Msg #94299

Thanks. I read the same thing. MAybe it is because it is an adoption from China.I did this for a friend, and so I did not charge her anything, However her adoption was delayed a bit.

Have an awesome weekend!

Reply by Melissa Liberty on 2/4/06 8:53pm
Msg #94387

You can notarize anywhere in the state of CA n/m

Reply by Anonymous on 2/4/06 5:05pm
Msg #94326

You are correct. Your notary commission is valid throughout California.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 2/4/06 10:45pm
Msg #94425

The notarization was valid, anywhere in CA. Who said it was invalid? The adoption agency? And why would they be concerned with your bond? I'm curious what agency would be relying on your bond.