Duties & PowersQuestion 18 of 100
Who appoints and commissions notaries public in California?
a.The Governor
b.The county board of supervisors
c.The State Bar
d.The Secretary of State
Explanation
Government Code §8200 vests the power to appoint and commission notaries in the Secretary of State. The office also handles discipline, records, and oversight of California notaries.
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