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What is the maximum fine for a notary public who willfully fails to notify the Secretary of State of a change of address?
What is the maximum fine for a notary public who willfully fails to notify the Secretary of State of a change of address?
- $1000
- $100
- $500 (correct)
- $250
Within how many days of an address change must a notary public notify the Secretary of State?
Within how many days of an address change must a notary public notify the Secretary of State?
- 30 days (correct)
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 60 days
Which method is not acceptable for a notary public to notify the Secretary of State of an address change?
Which method is not acceptable for a notary public to notify the Secretary of State of an address change?
- Standard mail with receipt
- Email with read receipt (correct)
- Certified mail with receipt
- Physical delivery with receipt
If a notary public changes their business address to a new county, what is required regarding their oath of office and bond?
If a notary public changes their business address to a new county, what is required regarding their oath of office and bond?
In which location can a commissioned notary public perform notary services?
In which location can a commissioned notary public perform notary services?
Where must the original oath and bond of a notary public be filed?
Where must the original oath and bond of a notary public be filed?
Is there a fee associated with processing address change notifications for notaries public by the Secretary of State?
Is there a fee associated with processing address change notifications for notaries public by the Secretary of State?
Which of the following information is not required to be included in a written address change notification to the Secretary of State?
Which of the following information is not required to be included in a written address change notification to the Secretary of State?
What action should a notary public take to ensure their address change notification is properly processed by the Secretary of State?
What action should a notary public take to ensure their address change notification is properly processed by the Secretary of State?
A notary public moves their business to a new county. They filed their original oath and bond in the previous county. What is the status of their original oath and bond?
A notary public moves their business to a new county. They filed their original oath and bond in the previous county. What is the status of their original oath and bond?
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Address Change Notification
Address Change Notification
Notifying the Secretary of State of address changes (business or residence) within 30 days is required.
Infraction Fine
Infraction Fine
Failure to notify the Secretary of State of a change of address.
County Transfer Option
County Transfer Option
A notary public may choose to file a new oath in the new county, but it is not required.
Address Change Information
Address Change Information
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Address Change Signature
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Study Notes
- Notaries must inform the Secretary of State of any business or residence address change within 30 days.
- Notification must be in writing, via certified mail, or another physical delivery method that provides a receipt.
- Willful failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address change is an infraction punishable by a fine up to $500.
- A notary can file a new oath of office and bond in a new county if their business address changes.
- Filing a new oath and bond is optional.
- Notaries can perform services anywhere in the state once commissioned.
- The original oath and bond must be filed in the county where the notary's principal business is located, as indicated on the application.
- There is no fee to process address change notifications.
Address Change Notification Information
- Name of the notary as it appears on the commission certificate.
- Commission number.
- Commission expiration date.
- Whether the change is for business, residence, or mailing purposes.
- New business address, including business name.
- New residence address.
- New mailing address.
- The notification must be signed and dated.
- An address change form is available on the Secretary of State’s website.
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