Built for California

The Modern Notary Journal for California Notaries

Secure, tamper-evident digital record-keeping designed around California's notary requirements. Log signings in seconds, generate court-ready reports, and stay compliant — all from your phone, tablet, or laptop.

California notary rules at a glance

Notalog automatically validates every entry against these California requirements.

Journal required by law
Yes — mandatory
Thumbprint required
Yes
Maximum notary fee
$15.00
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Not currently permitted
Signer's last 4 of ID required
Yes
County recorded on entries
Yes
Journal retention period
10 years
Tamper-evident record locking
Yes — SHA-256 hash chain on every entry
California note: Thumbprint required for deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, powers of attorney

Built for how California notaries actually work

Everything you need — nothing you don't.

Tamper-evident by default

Every entry is locked with a cryptographic hash and timestamp — court-defensible if a California record is ever challenged.

California-specific validation

Fields required by California law are enforced at entry time. Missing thumbprint or county? You'll know before you save.

Court-ready PDF exports

Export any single entry or a filtered date range as a signed, timestamped PDF — ready to hand to an attorney or court clerk.

Track every fee earned

Notalog tracks fees per entry. Run an income report for tax season with California max-fee compliance built in.

Signer directory

Save repeat clients so future entries auto-populate. Great for mobile notaries doing back-to-back signings.

Kept for 10 years

Your California journal is retained per state guidelines — never lost to a shoebox, water damage, or a stolen car.

California notary journal FAQ

Do California notaries have to keep a journal?+
Yes. California law requires notaries public to keep a chronological journal of every notarial act. Notalog is designed to meet that requirement.
Is a digital notary journal legal in California?+
Yes. California accepts electronic journals kept in tamper-evident formats. Notalog exceeds the requirements by cryptographically hashing every entry and preserving an audit trail.
What's the maximum fee I can charge in California?+
California's maximum notarial fee is currently $15.00 per act. Notalog automatically flags entries that exceed the cap.
How long do I need to keep my California journal?+
California requires notary journals be retained for 10 years after the last entry. Notalog stores your records for the full retention period — and you can export them at any time.
Can I use Notalog for Remote Online Notarization (RON) in California?+
California has not yet authorized RON, so you cannot notarize remotely for California-based signers. Notalog will log in-person acts and any interstate RON acts you perform under other states' laws.

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