What recordings are required for each journal entry?

• A. Date and time of notarization, document title, date of document
• B. Notary fee, signer address, identification type of the signer
• C. Date and time of notarization, type of notarization/cert, document title, date of document, full name and address of every signer, identification type of the signer, additional information, notary fee
• D. Document title, date of document, signer name only

Answer: (C)

Recording every journal entry requires capturing a complete trail of the notarial act. The moment of the act (date and time) sets when it happened; the type of notarization or certificate shows exactly what was performed. The document title and date tie the entry to the specific instrument being notarized. For identification, you must record the signer’s full name and address and the type of identification used, so there is a verifiable link between the signer and the document. Any additional information allows you to note special circumstances or details that could affect the validity or interpretation of the act. Finally, recording the notary fee provides an accounting of the service.

All of these pieces together create a thorough, auditable record for each notarial act. Other options miss one or more essential elements—for example, they might omit the signer’s address, the identification details, or the fee—leaving gaps in the record. That’s why the comprehensive set is the best choice.