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What distinguishes an infraction from negligence for a Notary Public?
What distinguishes an infraction from negligence for a Notary Public?
- Negligence is punished by a fine, while infractions lead to suspension of the notary license.
- Negligence is reported to the Secretary of State, while infractions are handled internally.
- Infractions involve unintentional errors, while negligence is a deliberate failure.
- Infractions require a 'willful' or 'deliberate' failure, while negligence is a failure through error. (correct)
A Notary Public moves their business. What is the consequence if they forget to inform the California Secretary of State?
A Notary Public moves their business. What is the consequence if they forget to inform the California Secretary of State?
- A warning letter from the California Secretary of State.
- No consequence, unless it affects their ability to perform notarial acts.
- Automatic suspension of their notary public license.
- A fine of up to $500 if the failure to notify was willful or deliberate. (correct)
If a Notary Public changes their legal name, what action must they take to avoid an infraction?
If a Notary Public changes their legal name, what action must they take to avoid an infraction?
- File an amendment with the county clerk's office.
- Inform the California Secretary of State of the name change. (correct)
- Notify all clients of the name change within 30 days.
- Update their seal and notary journal immediately.
What is the maximum fine for a Notary Public who willfully fails to report a change of address to the California Secretary of State?
What is the maximum fine for a Notary Public who willfully fails to report a change of address to the California Secretary of State?
Which scenario would NOT be considered an infraction for a Notary Public?
Which scenario would NOT be considered an infraction for a Notary Public?
A notary public updates their business address. What is the latest they can notify the Secretary of State to avoid a fine?
A notary public updates their business address. What is the latest they can notify the Secretary of State to avoid a fine?
If a Notary Public inadvertently forgets to record a change of address with the Secretary of State, is this considered an infraction?
If a Notary Public inadvertently forgets to record a change of address with the Secretary of State, is this considered an infraction?
What is the key element that transforms a simple mistake by a Notary Public into a punishable infraction?
What is the key element that transforms a simple mistake by a Notary Public into a punishable infraction?
Which of the following scenarios could result in an infraction for a Notary Public?
Which of the following scenarios could result in an infraction for a Notary Public?
What is the maximum monetary penalty for willfully failing to report a name change to the California Secretary of State?
What is the maximum monetary penalty for willfully failing to report a name change to the California Secretary of State?
Flashcards
Notary Public Infraction
Notary Public Infraction
Willfully failing to perform a required action, not due to negligence.
Address Change Notification Failure
Address Change Notification Failure
Failing to inform the California Secretary of State about a change in business or home address.
Name Change Notification Failure
Name Change Notification Failure
Failing to inform the California Secretary of State about a change in name.
Fine for Notification Failures
Fine for Notification Failures
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Study Notes
- Certain infractions by notaries public require a willful or deliberate failure to perform a legally required action, as opposed to negligence.
Change of Address
- Willfully failing to notify the California Secretary of State about a change of principal business or residence address is an infraction.
- The penalty for this infraction is a fine of up to $500.
Name Change
- Willfully failing to notify the California Secretary of State about a name change is an infraction.
- The penalty for this infraction is a fine of up to $500.
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