Notify the Secretary of State within 10 days by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt.
Report the seizure to the county clerk where your oath is filed within 5 days.
Suspend all notarial acts until the journal is returned to you by the court.
Order a replacement journal and continue notarizing.
Correct Answer
A. Notify the Secretary of State within 10 days by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt.
AI Explanation
Peace officer journal seizure. According to CA Gov. Code section 8206(d), if a peace officer seizes a journal, the notary public shall notify the Secretary of State by certified mail or physical delivery providing a receipt within 10 days that the journal was relinquished.
See the Correct Answer & AI Explanation
Instant feedback, law citations, and AI-powered explanations for all 400+ CA notary exam questions — free.
🔒 View Correct Answer & AI ExplanationNo credit card required · Interactive quiz simulator