The Secretary of State may appoint and commission notaries public in such number as the Secretary of State deems necessary for the public convenience. Notaries public may act as such notaries in any part of this state.
Cal. Gov. Code § 8200
Notaries Public
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case People v. Rodriguez (2016)
Most recently applied in People v. Rodriguez (August 2016)
Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1009.
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