A
The county clerk
B
The notary's employer
C
The Secretary of State
D
The notary public personally
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Misconduct/Fees
Source checked September 7, 2026
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Correct Answer
D. The notary public personally
Detailed Explanation
The sequential journal is the exclusive property of the notary public. No employer — even one who paid for the journal — may demand its surrender. Upon commission expiration, it must go to the county clerk, not the employer.
Misconduct/Fees Question #391
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