Keep the seal in a locked safe for 10 years.
Surrender the seal to the Secretary of State by certified mail.
Destroy or deface the seal to protect against fraudulent use.
Deliver the seal to the county clerk along with their sequential journal within 30 days.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Gov. Code section 8207
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Destroy or deface the seal to protect against fraudulent use.
Detailed Explanation
Disposition of seal upon expiration. According to CA Gov. Code section 8207, when a notary public commission is terminated, resigned, or revoked, the notary public or their representative must destroy or deface the seal. It is not surrendered to the county clerk or the state.
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