Revoke the commission permanently.
Suspend the notary's commission for 30 days.
Fine the notary $500.
Cancel the commission of the notary public.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Gov. Code section 8204.1
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Cancel the commission of the notary public.
Detailed Explanation
Payment failure consequence. According to Gov. Code section 8204.1, the Secretary of State may cancel the commission of a notary public if a check or other remittance accepted as payment is not paid upon presentation and is not remedied with a cashier's check after notice.
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