A notary public receives a notice from their surety company that their $15,000 official bond is being canceled. The Secretary of State is notified. How much time does the notary have to file a new bond with the county clerk to prevent their commission from being revoked?

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30 days from the date the cancellation takes effect.

10 calendar days from the cancellation date.

60 days from the initial notice.

30 calendar days from the date the surety cancels the bond.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code section 8216

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

A. 30 days from the date the cancellation takes effect.

Detailed Explanation

Bond cancellation. According to CA Gov. Code section 8216, when a surety cancels a bond, the notary public must file a new bond with the county clerk within 30 days of the date the cancellation takes effect, otherwise the commission is revoked.

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