Yes. A notary public is required to submit Live Scan fingerprints each time a new commission is obtained.
No. Fingerprints are only required once, regardless of how many commissions a notary holds.
Yes, but only if there has been a name or address change since the last commission.
No. He was already fingerprinted at initial application and is permanently exempt from repeat fingerprinting.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Administrative Procedures
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Yes. A notary public is required to submit Live Scan fingerprints each time a new commission is obtained.
Detailed Explanation
Fingerprinting requirement at each renewal. California law requires a notary public to submit Live Scan fingerprints every time a new commission is obtained, including each renewal. This ongoing requirement allows the Secretary of State to conduct a background check for each new commission term, regardless of prior fingerprinting history.
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