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A notary's home is destroyed in a fire, and their active sequential journal is burned. They must immediately notify the Secretary of State. Which specific details MUST be included in this written notification?

A

The names and contact information of the last five signers in the journal.

B

A sworn affidavit from the fire department chief.

C

The notary's Social Security Number and date of birth.

D

The periods of the journal entries, the commission number, the expiration date, and a photocopy of the fire/police report.

Correct Answer

D. The periods of the journal entries, the commission number, the expiration date, and a photocopy of the fire/police report.

AI Explanation

Lost/destroyed journal notification contents. According to CA Gov. Code section 8206(b), the notification to the Secretary of State regarding a lost or destroyed journal shall include the period of the journal entries, the notary public commission number, the expiration date of the commission, and when applicable, a photocopy of any police report.

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