Duties & PowersQuestion 4 of 100
Within how many days of the commission's start date must a new notary file the oath of office and bond with the county clerk?
a.15 days
b.30 days
c.45 days
d.60 days
Explanation
Government Code §8213 requires the oath and bond to be filed with the county clerk within 30 calendar days of the beginning of the commission term. Missing this deadline voids the commission, and the person cannot act as a notary until properly commissioned.
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