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Under what circumstances may a California notary public be required to provide a certified copy of journal entries to a third party?

A

The notary must provide certified copies to anyone who submits a written request and pays the $0.30 per page fee

B

Journal entries may never be shared with any third party under any circumstances

C

Only if the notary voluntarily agrees to provide copies

D

Upon receiving a subpoena duces tecum or a court order, the notary must provide the journal for examination and copying in the notary's presence and certify those copies if requested

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Government Code section 8206(e)

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

D. Upon receiving a subpoena duces tecum or a court order, the notary must provide the journal for examination and copying in the notary's presence and certify those copies if requested

Detailed Explanation

Journal disclosure by subpoena or court order. Government Code section 8206(e) provides that upon receipt of a subpoena duces tecum or a court order, the notary must provide the journal for examination and copying in the presence of the notary public and shall certify those copies if requested. This is separate from the general public-request rule under section 8206(c), which allows any member of the public to request a photostatic copy of a specific line item for $0.30 per page.

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