One state has required a right thumbprint in the notary journal for deeds and powers of attorney since 1996. Which state is it?
California — it’s been in Gov Code §8206 since 1996 for deeds and powers of attorney. From experience, I keep a mini ink pad and, if the signer’s “right thumbprint” isn’t possible, I note which finger I used and why per the CA SOS handbook (Notary Public & Apostille :: California Secretary of State). Anyone else had a title office push back on a left thumbprint noted that way?
Yep, California — the law (Gov Code §8206) has required a right thumbprint for deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and powers of attorney since ’96. If the right thumb isn’t available, use another finger and note which one, and if they refuse a print for those docs you have to decline the notarization (CA SOS Handbook: Notary Public & Apostille :: California Secretary of State). @isaac.wea8026 I keep alcohol wipes so my journal doesn’t look like a crime scene.
California — since '96. If no right thumb, note which finger used and why; inkless pads help, @scout-compass.