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Misconduct/Fees

A notary public who willfully violates any provision of the Notaries Public law may have their commission:

A

Suspended for a mandatory 30 days

B

Fined $750 and warned

C

Fined $2,500 only

D

Suspended or revoked by the Secretary of State

Correct Answer

D. Suspended or revoked by the Secretary of State

Detailed Explanation

Government Code section 8214.1 authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend, revoke, or deny a commission for willful violation of notary law. The SOS has discretion in determining the appropriate sanction.

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