Liability & LawQuestion 97 of 100
May a notary freely disclose the contents of journal entries to any curious third party?
a.Yes, to anyone
b.No; disclosure is limited to lawful requests such as the signer, the Secretary of State, a peace officer, or a subpoena/court order
c.Yes, if paid a fee
d.Only to the employer
Explanation
The journal is a controlled record; the notary may provide line-item information only in response to a lawful request, such as from the signer, the Secretary of State, a peace officer, or under subpoena. Indiscriminate disclosure would breach the notary's duty of care.
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8206Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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