Supply either a photostatic copy of the line item OR an acknowledgment that no such line item exists, within 15 business days
Forward the request to the county clerk for resolution
File a report with the Secretary of State explaining the missing entry
Ignore the request — no response is required if no entry exists
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Government Code section 8206(c)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Supply either a photostatic copy of the line item OR an acknowledgment that no such line item exists, within 15 business days
Detailed Explanation
Notary's obligation to respond to journal copy requests. Government Code section 8206(c) requires the notary to respond within 15 business days of receiving a written request by supplying either (1) a photostatic copy of the relevant line item, or (2) an acknowledgment that no such line item exists. The notary cannot simply ignore the request — a response is legally required even when no matching entry is found.
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