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California Acknowledgment & Jurat Generator

Enter the information below and instantly produce a print-ready California loose certificate using the exact statutory wording from Civil Code §1189 (acknowledgment) or Government Code §8202 (jurat).

Important. Only a commissioned notary public may complete and sign a notarial certificate. This tool produces a blank/printable certificate; the notary still affixes the seal and signature in person at the time of notarization. This page is for educational reference and is not legal advice.

1. Certificate type

Acknowledgment Civil Code §1189 — signer acknowledges they signed the document voluntarily. Jurat Gov Code §8202 — signer swears/affirms under oath the contents are true.

2. Notarization details

Date of notarization Defaults to today.

County (in California) The county where the notarial act takes place.

Notary's full name As it appears on the commission.

Notary's title

3. Signer(s) Signer name(s) — appears on the certificate Add one row per signer. Enter the name exactly as it appears on the ID.

4. Pronouns to use in the wording

CA notaries may strike through inapplicable pronouns. This tool fills them in cleanly for you.

One man he / his / him One woman she / her Multiple signers they / their

6. Document description (optional)

Attached to (for reference) e.g., "Grant Deed, 3 pages, dated May 18, 2026." Appears as a footnote at the bottom; does not change the statutory wording.

Your certificate

On the print dialog, choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to download a digital copy.

English

I am not an attorney and, therefore, cannot give legal advice about immigration or any other legal matters.

Español

No soy abogado y, por lo tanto, no puedo darle asesoría legal sobre inmigración ni sobre otros asuntos legales.

View California maximum statutory fees

Service	Maximum fee
Acknowledgment / Proof of deed (includes seal and certificate)	$15 / signature
Jurat (includes seal)	$15 / signature
Oath / Affirmation	$15
Certified copy of a Power of Attorney (Probate Code 4307)	$15
Deposition services	$30
Administering oath to a deposition witness	$7
Certificate to a deposition	$7
Vote-by-mail ID envelopes / voting materials	$0
U.S. military veteran's application for benefits	$0
Immigration forms data entry (only if also bonded as immigration consultant)	$15 / individual

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Choose whatever's easiest for you. All major payment methods accepted at the time of signing.

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