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What action must a notary public take if they change their name?
What action must a notary public take if they change their name?
- Notify the California Secretary of State using a specific form. (correct)
- Update their information on the National Notary Association website.
- Publish the name change in a local newspaper to fulfill legal requirements.
- Inform all previous clients of the name change by certified mail.
There is a fee for updating a notary public’s name with the California Secretary of State.
There is a fee for updating a notary public’s name with the California Secretary of State.
False (B)
Where can a notary public find the name change form to update their information with the California Secretary of State?
Where can a notary public find the name change form to update their information with the California Secretary of State?
What remains the same after a notary public receives an amended commission due to a name change?
What remains the same after a notary public receives an amended commission due to a name change?
Within _______ days of the date of issuance of the amended commission, the notary public must file a new oath of office.
Within _______ days of the date of issuance of the amended commission, the notary public must file a new oath of office.
A notary public must file a new oath of office and an amendment to the bond with the county clerk of any county in California.
A notary public must file a new oath of office and an amendment to the bond with the county clerk of any county in California.
With whom must a notary public file a new oath of office and an amendment to their bond after a name change?
With whom must a notary public file a new oath of office and an amendment to their bond after a name change?
Besides filing a new oath of office, what else must a notary public amend and file with the county clerk after a name change?
Besides filing a new oath of office, what else must a notary public amend and file with the county clerk after a name change?
Upon receiving a new commission with an updated name after successfully completing the name change process, the document is referred to as an _______ commission.
Upon receiving a new commission with an updated name after successfully completing the name change process, the document is referred to as an _______ commission.
Hypothetically, if a notary public, upon legally changing their name, neglects to file a new oath of office and bond amendment within the stipulated timeframe, which of the following repercussions is the MOST probable according to legal precedents governing notarial conduct in California?
Hypothetically, if a notary public, upon legally changing their name, neglects to file a new oath of office and bond amendment within the stipulated timeframe, which of the following repercussions is the MOST probable according to legal precedents governing notarial conduct in California?
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Name Change Notification
Name Change Notification
A notary public must complete and send a name change form to the California Secretary of State.
Name Change Fee
Name Change Fee
There is no fee for updating a notary public’s name with the California Secretary of State.
Amended Commission Details
Amended Commission Details
The notary public will receive an amended commission from the California Secretary of State with the new name, but the commission number and commission expiration date will remain the same.
Post-Name Change Filing
Post-Name Change Filing
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Study Notes
Name Change Requirements
- Notaries public in California are required to complete and send a name change form to the California Secretary of State if they change their name.
- The name change form can be found at www.sos.ca.gov/notary.
- There is no fee for updating a notary public’s name with the California Secretary of State.
- After a name change, the notary public will receive an amended commission from the California Secretary of State that reflects their new name.
- The commission number and expiration date will remain the same.
- Within 30 days of the issuance date of the amended commission, the notary public needs to file a new oath of office and an amendment to their bond.
- These filings must be made with the county clerk of the county where their principal place of business is located.
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