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Administrative Procedures

If a notary public uses a commercial mail receiving agency or a Post Office Box as their principal place of business, what additional requirement must they fulfill with the Secretary of State?

A

They must acquire a secondary $15,000 surety bond for the commercial address.

B

They must provide the physical street address of their principal place of residence.

C

They are strictly prohibited from using a P.O. Box as a business address.

D

They must pay a secondary address filing fee.

Correct Answer

B. They must provide the physical street address of their principal place of residence.

AI Explanation

Address Requirements. According to CA Gov. Code section 8213.5, if a notary public uses a commercial mail receiving agency or post office box as their principal place of business or residence, they MUST also provide the Secretary of State with the physical street address of their principal place of residence to ensure they can be physically located if necessary.

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