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What is the required surety bond amount a notary public must file with the county clerk's office to validate their commission?
What is the required surety bond amount a notary public must file with the county clerk's office to validate their commission?
- $20,000
- $25,000
- $15,000 (correct)
- $10,000
Within how many days of its commencement date must a notary public's oath and bond be filed to ensure the commission's validity?
Within how many days of its commencement date must a notary public's oath and bond be filed to ensure the commission's validity?
- 30 days (correct)
- 60 days
- 15 days
- 45 days
Where should a notary public file their oath and bond?
Where should a notary public file their oath and bond?
- With the county clerk in the county where the notary public maintains his or her principal place of business. (correct)
- With the Secretary of State's office.
- With any county clerk's office in the state.
- With the notary public’s bank.
If a notary public's oath and bond are not filed within the specified timeframe, what is the consequence?
If a notary public's oath and bond are not filed within the specified timeframe, what is the consequence?
According to the best practices, where should the oath of office be taken and subscribed?
According to the best practices, where should the oath of office be taken and subscribed?
A notary public with a new commission can take the oath in front of another notary public, but under what condition?
A notary public with a new commission can take the oath in front of another notary public, but under what condition?
What happens if mail or other processing delays prevent the oath and bond from being filed within 30 days of the commission's commencement date?
What happens if mail or other processing delays prevent the oath and bond from being filed within 30 days of the commission's commencement date?
When visiting the county clerk's office to file the oath and bond in person, what else must the notary public present?
When visiting the county clerk's office to file the oath and bond in person, what else must the notary public present?
How must the completed oath and bond be sent to the county clerk for filing when the oath is administered by another notary public?
How must the completed oath and bond be sent to the county clerk for filing when the oath is administered by another notary public?
Where is the notary public’s principal place of business determined to be?
Where is the notary public’s principal place of business determined to be?
Flashcards
Commission Effective Date
Commission Effective Date
A notary public's commission becomes active once they file their oath of office and a $15,000 surety bond with the county clerk.
Filing Deadline
Filing Deadline
The oath and bond must be filed within 30 days from the commission's start date.
Consequences of Late Filing
Consequences of Late Filing
Failure to file the oath and bond within 30 days results in the commission being invalid.
Where to File
Where to File
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Principal Place of Business
Principal Place of Business
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Oath Administration
Oath Administration
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Oath and Bond Delivery
Oath and Bond Delivery
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Best Practice for Oath
Best Practice for Oath
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Required Identification
Required Identification
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Study Notes
- A notary public's 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 this 30-day period renders the commission invalid, without exception.
- The oath and bond are to be filed with the county clerk in the county where the notary public’s principal place of business is located, as indicated on the most recent Notary Public Application.
- A newly commissioned notary public can take the oath before another notary public.
- The oath must be administered in the county where the new commission's oath and bond will be filed.
- The completed oath and bond must be sent to the county clerk via certified mail or a delivery method that provides a receipt.
- Taking the oath of office in person at the county clerk’s office is recommended.
- In-person filing helps avoid delays that could invalidate the commission.
- When visiting the county clerk’s office, provide 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).
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