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Misconduct/Fees

A notary public willfully fails to administer an oath when executing a Jurat. In addition to administrative action against their commission, what is the maximum civil penalty for failing to administer this oath?

A

$500

B

$1,500

C

$750

D

$2,500

Correct Answer

C. $750

AI Explanation

Civil penalty for failure to administer oath. According to Gov. Code section 8214.15(b), a violation of subdivision (k) of Section 8214.1 (Failure to administer the oath or affirmation) is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).

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