Granted, the MA wording; "before me personally appeared A B (or A B and C D), *** to me known to
be the person (or persons)*** described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he
(or they) executed the same as his (or their) free act and deed", may be a bit uncomfortable for a CA notary.
As we know this was removed from CA acknowledgements. I think the wording was, "Personally known to me". Whether you want to strike that or not is up to you, A good discussion here:
http://www.notaryrotary.com/archive/forum/2008/July/Personally_known_to_me.html
From XYZ (6/27/17)
http://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2017/06/what-california-notaries-need-to-know-about-notary-certificates
"You may complete an acknowledgment using the out-of-state wording as long as the following three requirements are met:
1. The notarization being requested is an acknowledgment.
2. The document is being filed outside California.
3. The certificate wording does not require the Notary to determine or certify that the signer holds a particular representative capacity or make other determinations and certifications not allowed by California law.
In all other situations, a California Notary must use the state’s prescribed notarial certificate wording."
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