An applicant receives their notary commission packet in the mail on May 1st. The commencement date listed on the commission is May 10th. When does the strict 30-day period to file the oath and bond begin?

AI Explanation

30-day filing timeline. According to CA Gov. Code section 8213(a), no later than 30 days after the beginning of the term prescribed in the commission (the commencement date), every person appointed as a notary public shall file an official bond and take, subscribe, and file an oath of office.