California Notary Public ExamJournal RequirementsEasy
A Notary Public's commission expires. Within what timeframe must the Notary Public surrender their journal and all associated papers to the county clerk's office where the oath of office was filed?
- AWithin 90 days of the commission expiration.
- BWithin 15 days of the commission expiration.
- CWithin 30 days of the commission expiration.
- DWithin 60 days of the commission expiration.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Within 30 days of the commission expiration.
California Government Code Section 8209(b) states that a Notary Public must deliver all notarial journals and papers to the office of the county clerk within 30 days after the expiration of their commission.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 90 days is incorrect; no such timeframe applies to journal surrender upon expiration.
- B. 15 days is incorrect; the legal timeframe is 30 days.
- D. 60 days is incorrect; this timeframe applies to resignation or removal from office, not expiration.
Journal Surrender (Expiration)
Upon the expiration of their commission, a California Notary Public must deliver all notarial journals and associated papers to the county clerk's office within a specific timeframe.
- Applies to commission expiration, resignation, or removal from office.
- Journals must be delivered to the county clerk where the oath was filed.
- Failure to surrender journals can result in a misdemeanor.
Memory trick: When your commission ends, remember the '30-day drop' for your journal.