If you did not file your oath and bond on time, you must reapply to become a notary public.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
Generally, this law states that an action against a Notary's bond must be commenced within 3 years, but actions based on malfeasance or misfeasance must be commenced within 1 year from discovery or 3 years from the performance of the notarial act, whichever is later.
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Willful failure to deliver the notary journal and other notarial records to the county clerk within the appropriate time is a misdemeanor, and the notary public is personally liable for damages to any person injured by the non-delivery. (California Government Code section 8209(a).)
A jurat certificate is used when the signer must swear or affirm the truthfulness of the signature on the document in the presence of the notary. So, if you've already signed the document, the notary can administer the oath or affirmation required for a jurat, and then complete the notarization process ingly.
This means the party must be physically present before the notary public. A video image or other form of non-physical representation is not a personal appearance in front of a notary public under current California State law.
A notarized letter should include the date, full names of all parties, specific addresses, the purpose of the letter, relevant dates and terms, signatures, and a formal tone with proper formatting.