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A notary's sequential journal is destroyed in a house fire. When notifying the Secretary of State by certified mail, what specific information MUST be included in the notification?

A

The notary's date of birth and social security number.

B

A sworn affidavit from the fire department.

C

The contact information of the last three signers in the destroyed journal.

D

The period of the journal entries, commission number, commission expiration date, and a photocopy of any police report (if applicable).

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code section 8206(b)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. The period of the journal entries, commission number, commission expiration date, and a photocopy of any police report (if applicable).

Detailed Explanation

Lost/destroyed journal notification contents. According to Gov. Code section 8206(b), the notification 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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