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What is the required amount for the surety bond that a notary public must file?
What is the required amount for the surety bond that a notary public must file?
- $20,000
- $10,000
- $15,000 (correct)
- $5,000
A notary public has 45 days from the commencement date stated in their commission to file their oath and bond.
A notary public has 45 days from the commencement date stated in their commission to file their oath and bond.
False (B)
With which office must the notary public file their oath of office and surety bond?
With which office must the notary public file their oath of office and surety bond?
county clerk’s office
The oath and bond must be filed within _____ days of the commencement date stated in the commission.
The oath and bond must be filed within _____ days of the commencement date stated in the commission.
Match each action related to filing the oath and bond with its correct description:
Match each action related to filing the oath and bond with its correct description:
Where must the oath and bond be filed?
Where must the oath and bond be filed?
A notary public’s commission is valid even if the oath and bond are filed 35 days after the commencement date if there were mail delays.
A notary public’s commission is valid even if the oath and bond are filed 35 days after the commencement date if there were mail delays.
According to best practices, where should the oath of office be taken and subscribed?
According to best practices, where should the oath of office be taken and subscribed?
What document is required as proof of identity when a notary public takes the oath of office in person at the county clerk’s office?
What document is required as proof of identity when a notary public takes the oath of office in person at the county clerk’s office?
What happens if the oath and bond are not filed within 30 days of the commencement date stated in the commission?
What happens if the oath and bond are not filed within 30 days of the commencement date stated in the commission?
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Commission Effective Date
Commission Effective Date
A notary public's commission becomes effective when the oath of office and a $15,000 surety bond are filed with the county clerk.
Oath and Bond Deadline
Oath and Bond Deadline
The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days of the commission's commencement date; failure leads to invalidation.
Filing Location
Filing Location
The oath and bond are filed in the county where the notary maintains their principal business address.
Oath Administration Options
Oath Administration Options
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Best Practice Filing
Best Practice Filing
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ID Requirement
ID Requirement
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Study Notes
- A notary public commission becomes effective once the oath of office and a $15,000 surety bond are filed with the county clerk.
- The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days of the commission's commencement date.
- Failure to file within the 30-day period will invalidate the commission without exception.
- The oath and bond must be filed with the county clerk in the county where the notary public's principal place of business is located.
- The business address on the most recent Notary Public Application determines the principal place of business.
- A newly commissioned notary can take the oath in front of another notary public within the same county where the oath and bond will be filed.
- In such cases, the completed oath and bond must be sent to the county clerk via certified mail or a delivery method providing a receipt.
- For the timely filing of the oath and bond, it is best practice to take and subscribe the oath in person at the county clerk’s office
- Visiting the county clerk in person ensures that an employee can administer the oath, witness the signing, and file the oath and bond on the same day.
- When appearing in person, a notary public has to show identification that meets the requirements of Civil Code section 1185(b)(3)(A) or (B) or Civil Code section 1185(b)(4)(A) or (E) to prove their identity.
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