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Who can appoint a notary public for a California state, city, or county public agency?
Who can appoint a notary public for a California state, city, or county public agency?
What is a notary public employee's primary responsibility?
What is a notary public employee's primary responsibility?
What happens to a notary public employee's commission upon termination or resignation?
What happens to a notary public employee's commission upon termination or resignation?
What is the procedure for a public employee notary upon termination or resignation?
What is the procedure for a public employee notary upon termination or resignation?
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Who can be appointed as a notary public for military and naval reservations in California?
Who can be appointed as a notary public for military and naval reservations in California?
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What is the difference between a public employee notary and a federal civil service employee notary?
What is the difference between a public employee notary and a federal civil service employee notary?
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How are notaries public on military or naval reservations terminated?
How are notaries public on military or naval reservations terminated?
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Where must a notary public's journal be kept?
Where must a notary public's journal be kept?
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Public Employee Notaries Public
Public Employee Notaries Public
Notaries appointed by public agencies to serve their entity.
Notarial Acts Restrictions
Notarial Acts Restrictions
Public employee notaries can only perform notarizations for their employer.
Journal Control
Journal Control
Public notary employees must maintain control of their notarial journal.
Employee Bond and Fees
Employee Bond and Fees
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Termination Procedures
Termination Procedures
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Federal Notary Publics
Federal Notary Publics
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Record Delivery Requirement
Record Delivery Requirement
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Seal Destruction
Seal Destruction
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Study Notes
Public Employee Notaries Public
- California Secretary of State can appoint public agency employees (state, city, county, or school district) as notaries public for their specific employer.
- These notaries can only perform acts for their employing entity.
- They cannot perform notarial acts independently.
- Employees maintain personal control of their notary journals.
- The employer covers notary bond and supply costs.
- Fees collected by the notary must be given to the employer.
- Termination or resignation from the public entity automatically ends their notary commission.
- Upon termination/resignation: employees must immediately notify California Secretary of State in writing, deliver notarial records to county clerk within 30 days, and deface/destroy their seal.
Federal Civil Service Notaries Public
- California Secretary of State can appoint federal civil service employees as notaries public for military/naval reservations.
- Appointment requires U.S. citizenship, not California residency.
- Notaries can only work at the specific reservation for which they are appointed.
- They cannot collect fees.
- They maintain personal control of their notary journals.
- Termination from federal civil service triggers notary commission resignation.
- Commanding officer must notify California Secretary of State of termination.
- Upon termination/resignation: all notarial records must be delivered to the county clerk within 30 days, and the seal must be deface/destroyed.
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Description
This quiz covers the roles and regulations of public employee notaries public in California, including their limitations and responsibilities. Learn about appointments, fees, and the implications of termination in this important area of notary law.
