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What is the most severe legal consequence for a person falsely notarizing a deed of trust on a single-family home, according to the provided information?
What is the most severe legal consequence for a person falsely notarizing a deed of trust on a single-family home, according to the provided information?
- A felony, specifically when related to deeds of trust on single-family residences. (correct)
- A misdemeanor, unless it involves more than four dwelling units.
- A misdemeanor, regardless of the property type.
- A civil penalty, but no criminal charges.
California Government Code section 8227.1 primarily addresses which type of offense related to notaries public?
California Government Code section 8227.1 primarily addresses which type of offense related to notaries public?
- Regulations for advertising notary services by licensed notaries.
- Unlawful acts committed by individuals who are not commissioned notaries public. (correct)
- The fees that notaries public are allowed to charge.
- The specific duties and responsibilities of a commissioned notary public.
Which action by a non-notary is classified as a felony under the described law, assuming it involves a single-family residence?
Which action by a non-notary is classified as a felony under the described law, assuming it involves a single-family residence?
- Falsely notarizing a signature on a deed of trust. (correct)
- Providing advice on real estate transactions.
- Advertising services as a 'document witness'.
- Charging a fee for witnessing a signature.
What is the maximum number of dwelling units a property can contain to be considered a 'single-family residence' under the felony provision described?
What is the maximum number of dwelling units a property can contain to be considered a 'single-family residence' under the felony provision described?
If an individual who is not a notary public represents themselves as a notary to a person, but does not actually perform any notarization, under section 8227.1, this action is considered:
If an individual who is not a notary public represents themselves as a notary to a person, but does not actually perform any notarization, under section 8227.1, this action is considered:
Which scenario would most likely result in a felony charge for an individual who is not a notary public?
Which scenario would most likely result in a felony charge for an individual who is not a notary public?
An individual who is not a notary public uses letterhead with the title 'Notary Public Services' to promote their business. According to section 8227.1, this action is:
An individual who is not a notary public uses letterhead with the title 'Notary Public Services' to promote their business. According to section 8227.1, this action is:
If a person mistakenly believes they are authorized to act as a notary public and notarizes a deed of trust for a single-family home, is their action considered a felony?
If a person mistakenly believes they are authorized to act as a notary public and notarizes a deed of trust for a single-family home, is their action considered a felony?
Which of the following actions would be LEAST likely to be considered a violation of California Government Code section 8227.1?
Which of the following actions would be LEAST likely to be considered a violation of California Government Code section 8227.1?
A person who is not a notary public prepares and 'notarizes' a quitclaim deed for their neighbor's single-family home as a favor, without charging any fee. Is this action lawful or unlawful, and what is the potential classification?
A person who is not a notary public prepares and 'notarizes' a quitclaim deed for their neighbor's single-family home as a favor, without charging any fee. Is this action lawful or unlawful, and what is the potential classification?
Flashcards
Unauthorized Notary Acts on Single-Family Homes
Unauthorized Notary Acts on Single-Family Homes
It is a felony for someone who is not a notary public to perform actions prohibited by California Government Code section 8227.1 related to documents affecting title to single-family residences.
Misrepresenting as a Notary Public
Misrepresenting as a Notary Public
It is a misdemeanor for someone to falsely present themselves as a notary public.
Prohibited Actions by Non-Notaries (CA Gov. Code 8227.1)
Prohibited Actions by Non-Notaries (CA Gov. Code 8227.1)
Includes representing oneself as a notary public, using the title, or acting as one without proper qualifications
Study Notes
- Individuals not commissioned as notary publics are guilty of a felony if they violate California Government Code section 8227.1.
- The violation must relate to a document affecting the title, encumbrance, or interest secured by a mortgage/deed of trust on a single-family home with four or fewer units.
- California Government Code section 8227.1 specifies actions that constitute a misdemeanor for those not duly commissioned, qualified, and acting notary publics.
- It is a misdemeanor to represent oneself as a notary public.
- It is a misdemeanor to use the title "notary public" in a way that suggests one is a notary public.
- It is a misdemeanor to act as a notary public.
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