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A peace officer seizes a notary's journal during a criminal investigation. Who is now responsible for notifying the Secretary of State about the seizure?

A

The notary public.

B

The chief of the police department or sheriff's office.

C

The county clerk.

D

The peace officer who seized the journal.

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. The notary public.

Detailed Explanation

Journal seizure notification. According to Gov. Code section 8206(d), the notary public (not the peace officer) shall notify the Secretary of State by certified mail or physical delivery with a receipt within 10 days that the journal was relinquished to a peace officer.

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