The Notary Powers (14 min): can notarize docs in state of CA from ANYWHERE, doesn't matter where the document is from. Can notarize docs in different language because all a notary is responsible for is notarizing the signature on a document, not the underlying document itself. Note: the signer and the notary need to have direct communication, cannot use an interpreter, must be able to communicate verbally or in writing. Notary powers granted by Secretary of State: taking oaths, taking ID's, taking signatures