Only a notary public employed by a financial institution, during the course and scope of employment with that institution
Only notaries who are also licensed as securities brokers or bankers
Any California notary public upon request
Only notaries who hold a special financial instruments endorsement from the Secretary of State
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Government Code section 8205; Government Code section 8205(a)(1)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Only a notary public employed by a financial institution, during the course and scope of employment with that institution
Detailed Explanation
Protest authority limited to financial institution notaries. Government Code section 8205(a)(1) authorizes a notary public to demand acceptance and payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange and protest them for nonacceptance and nonpayment. However, the statute explicitly states this applies 'only to a notary public employed by a financial institution, during the course and scope of the notary's employment with the financial institution.' Other notaries do not have this authority.
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