Helpful links to official California forms and information, so you can arrive at your appointment prepared.
Please read first. These links point to official California government sources, for your convenience only. As a Notary Public, Kevin cannot prepare your documents, choose which form or notarial act you need, or advise you how to complete them — that would be the unauthorized practice of law. If you’re unsure what you need, consult the document’s issuing authority or a licensed California attorney.
California law requires state-prescribed wording for these certificates. Kevin brings the correct one to your appointment — these are here so you know what to expect.
Confirms a signer signed voluntarily — common for deeds, powers of attorney, and trusts.
View official form →Signer swears or affirms, under oath, that the contents are true and signs in the notary’s presence — common for affidavits.
View official form →Authenticates a California public official’s signature so your document is recognized abroad — required for many international transactions.
Mail Apostille Cover Sheet (PDF) →The complete list of forms, services, and fees published by the California Secretary of State.
Browse all forms →Where California provides an official source, it’s linked. Otherwise, just bring your completed document — Kevin supplies the notarial certificate.
California’s official fillable Advance Health Care Directive form, per the Probate Code, from the Attorney General’s office.
Download fillable form →Typically acknowledged. Many valid formats exist — your attorney or the requesting institution can tell you which to use.
A private letter authorizing a minor’s travel. No official California form — the airline or requesting party specifies the contents. Bring your letter and Kevin notarizes the signature.
When one parent can’t appear for a child’s U.S. passport application, the absent parent notarizes Form DS-3053. Leave the signature blank until you’re with the notary; the consent expires 90 days after notarization.
Download DS-3053 →Usually completed with a jurat. Bring the finished document, but don’t sign it until you’re in front of the notary.
California’s Declaration of Domestic Partnership (Form DP-1) must be signed by both partners with a notarized certificate of acknowledgment before filing with the Secretary of State.
Download DP-1 →The DMV’s Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227). If the vehicle has a legal owner/lienholder, the release section must be notarized.
Download REG 227 →The DMV’s Lien Satisfied/Legal Owner/Title Holder Release (REG 166). Must be notarized when submitted with an application for a duplicate California title.
Download REG 166 →Requesting a certified copy of a California birth, death, or marriage record requires a sworn statement on the application that must be notarized — that’s where Kevin comes in. (Informational copies don’t require notarization.) Download the official CDPH application for your record type below.
Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate (Form VS 113A).
Download VS 113A →Application for Certificate of Record for a Divorce (Form VS 113B). Note: this is a record of the filing, not the divorce decree.
Download VS 113B →Disclaimer. Nothing on this page is legal advice, and no attorney-client or advisory relationship is created by using these links. External sites are maintained by third parties outside Kevin’s control and their content may change. Always confirm you’re using the current, correct form with the requesting party or a licensed California attorney. Questions? See our FAQs or contact Kevin.