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A notary publics employer is responsible for following California law and for making sure the notary public also abides by California law.	True False
When changing address, the notary public must notify the California Secretary of State by certified mail or any other means of physical delivery that provides a receipt within 30 days of changing their business or residence address.	True False
For best practice, the oath of office should be taken and subscribed in person at the county clerk’s office because (select the best answer):	It can avoid mail and processing delays An authorized employee of the county clerk will administer the oath of office, observe the notary public sign the oath, and file both the oath and bond the same day. It is a legal requirement 1 and 2 None of the above
A notary public’s commission takes effect on the date the notary public files their oath of office and a surety bond in the amount of $15,000 with the county clerk’s office. A notary public must file the oath or the bond within 30 days of the commencement date stated in the commission. If the oath or bond are not filed within 30 days of the commencement date stated in the commission, the commission is invalid. There are no exceptions.	True False
The notary public applicant cannot provide a mailing address that is different from their business and residence addresses.	True False

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