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Misconduct/Fees

A notary public loses their notary journal. The notary must notify:

A

The county clerk only

B

No one — loss of a journal is not reportable

C

Their employer only

D

The Secretary of State

Correct Answer

D. The Secretary of State

AI Explanation

Government Code section 8209 requires a notary to notify the Secretary of State in writing upon the loss of a notary journal. The SOS may then issue a Certificate of Authorization for a replacement.

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