Resign their commission immediately and deliver their records to the county clerk.
Maintain a California P.O. Box to keep their commission active.
Nothing, the commission remains valid until its original expiration date.
Transfer their commission to the Nevada Secretary of State.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Gov. Code section 8201
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Resign their commission immediately and deliver their records to the county clerk.
Detailed Explanation
Maintaining Residency. According to CA Gov. Code section 8201, a notary public must be a legal resident of the State of California. If a notary ceases to maintain their business or residence in California, they must resign their commission and deliver all notarial records to the county clerk where their oath is filed within 30 days.
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