A commissioned California notary public wishes to expand their business and apply for a second, concurrent notary public commission to operate a branch office in another county. Under California law, is this permitted?

Yes, provided they pay a separate application fee and post a second $15,000 bond.

No, no person may hold more than one California notary public commission at the same time.

Yes, as long as both counties are contiguous (bordering) to one another.

No, unless the second commission is specifically restricted to a military or naval reservation.