Free Compensation Agreement. Answer a few simple questions.The Notary Public Handbook is designed to supplement your course of study, which will prepare you for the notary public examination. Step 1: Require personal appearance. Almost every state requires the signer to personally appear before you during the notarization. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. Your agreement needs to say that you both agree to end the marriage and what you agreed about property or spousal support. Here is a step-by-step procedure to perform a proper notarization: Step 1: Personal appearance is required.