A commissioned notary public permanently closes their business office but continues to operate out of their home, which was already on file with the state. What is their obligation regarding the Secretary of State?

CA Notary Exam Practice: A Commissioned Notary Public Permanently Closes Their Business Office Bu

No notification is required since their home address is already on file.

They must surrender their commission and apply for a new one under their home address.

They must send an email to the Notary Division within 15 days.

They must notify the Secretary of State of the change of business address within 30 days by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt.

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D. They must notify the Secretary of State of the change of business address within 30 days by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt.

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Address change notification. According to CA Gov. Code section 8213.5, a notary public shall notify the Secretary of State of ANY change of business or residence address in writing, by certified mail or any other means of physical delivery that provides a receipt, within 30 days. Closing the business office constitutes a change of business address.

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