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Misconduct/Fees

The maximum civil penalty for a WILLFUL violation of notary law is:

A

$1,500

B

$750

C

$2,500

D

$1,000

Correct Answer

A. $1,500

Detailed Explanation

Government Code section 8214.15(a) sets a $1,500 maximum civil penalty for the specific covered violations in that subdivision, including violations of section 8214.1(f), (i), (l), (m), or (p), and willful violations of section 8214.1(d). It is not a blanket penalty for every willful notary-law violation.

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