Journal & SealQuestion 83 of 100

If a notary's official seal is lost or stolen, what should the notary do?

a.Ignore it
b.Continue using a replacement immediately with no notice
c.Report only to the police
d.Notify the Secretary of State

Explanation

A lost or stolen seal should be reported to the Secretary of State, and steps taken to prevent its misuse. Prompt notice helps protect the public from fraudulent notarizations using the missing seal.

Law Reference: CA Government Code §8207

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