The Secretary of State sends a certified letter to a notary public requesting information regarding a specific notarial act related to an ongoing investigation. What is the strict legal deadline for the notary to respond?

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Responding to SOS Inquiries. According to CA Gov. Code section 8214.1(x), it is grounds for suspension or revocation if a notary fails to respond within 30 days to a written request sent by the Secretary of State requesting information relating to official acts performed by the notary.