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Qualifications, Commission & FeesCalifornia Notary Examination • 2026 Edition

Once a notary public commission is issued by the Secretary of State, within how many calendar days from the beginning of the commission term must the oath of office and $15,000 bond be filed with the county clerk?

A15 calendar days
B45 calendar days
C60 calendar days
D30 calendar daysCorrect Answer
Official 2026 Statutory Legal Analysis

Under Government Code sections 8212 and 8213(a), every person appointed a notary public must file an official bond of $15,000 and an oath of office with the county clerk no later than 30 calendar days after the beginning of the term prescribed in the commission.

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