The Notary Powers (14 min) – Defense against fraud on documents. Jurisdiction CA document can be from anywhere – any state or country. Different language still allowed we are notarizing the signature, not the content of the document You cannot notarize an incomplete document – missing sections or pages. Complete is based on your personal experience Notary and signer must speak the same language – you cannot use an interpreter If someone is deaf, you can write notes. . Putting people under oath – granted by Sec of State – raise their hand, confirming identity is a power, . . . , -.