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.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Gov. Code section 8206(d)
Source checked September 7, 2026
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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