CA AB2326

Expands notary public fingerprint requirements to include all documents affecting real property, not just deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, and powers of attorney.

Requires notaries to record thumbprints (or alternative fingers if thumbprints unavailable) in their sequential journal, with exceptions for trustee's deeds from foreclosure and deeds of reconveyance.

Prohibits proof of execution by subscribing witness for power of attorney, grant deed, mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or any instrument affecting real property unless notarized with required thumbprint.

Clarifies that notary journals must be kept in locked, secured areas under notary's direct control and are the exclusive property of the notary public.

Specifies no state reimbursement is required because the act creates new criminal penalties for notaries who willfully fail to comply with fingerprinting requirements.