Picture this: You're rushing to meet a deadline for an important document that needs to be notarized. You've already signed contracts electronically, filed taxes online, and even closed on your home virtually. Naturally, you think, "Can't I just notarize documents online in California too?" Here's the reality check: Despite living in the tech capital of the world, California still requires face-to-face notarization. No Zoom calls, no digital signatures with notaries—just good