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A peace officer investigating a felony fraud case demands that you surrender your active notary sequential journal, citing probable cause. After surrendering it and getting a receipt, what must you do?

A

Notify the Secretary of State within 10 days by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt.

B

Report the seizure to the county clerk where your oath is filed within 5 days.

C

Suspend all notarial acts until the journal is returned to you by the court.

D

Order a replacement journal and continue notarizing.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code section 8206(d)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

A. Notify the Secretary of State within 10 days by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt.

Detailed 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.

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