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A notary may maintain how many official sequential journals at one time:

A

One

B

Two — one per county of employment

C

One per employer

D

As many as needed for organization

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Government Code section 8206

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

A. One

Detailed Explanation

Government Code section 8206 requires a notary to keep only ONE sequential journal at a time. Using multiple journals simultaneously is prohibited.

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