Liability & LawQuestion 93 of 100
A notary whose negligence or misconduct causes damage to a member of the public may face:
a.No consequences
b.Only a warning
c.Civil liability for the damages caused, and the surety may pursue the notary
d.Criminal charges only
Explanation
Government Code §8214 makes the notary and the surety liable to a person injured by the notary's misconduct or neglect. If the surety pays, it can seek reimbursement from the notary, whose personal liability is not capped by the bond amount.
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