Duties & PowersQuestion 22 of 100
When a notary resigns, is disqualified, or the commission ends, what must be done with the notary journal?
a.Give it to the employer
b.Destroy it immediately
c.Mail it to the FBI
d.Deliver all journals to the county clerk within 30 days
Explanation
Government Code §8209 requires the notary (or the personal representative if the notary dies) to deliver all journals to the county clerk within 30 days of resignation, revocation, or expiration. The seal must be destroyed so it cannot be misused.
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