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The purpose of this section is to introduce the Notary Public to circumstances which may warrant revocation, denial or suspension of appointment and commission.

Upon completion of this section, you will be able to describe:

(1)  Refusal of appointment by the Secretary of State
(2)  Several reasons for refusal, suspension or revocation
(3)  Reasons for denial of application or suspension of notary public commission

Refusal of Appointment

The Secretary of State may refuse to appoint any person as a notary public or may revoke or suspend the commission of a notary public for specific reasons, including, but not limited to:

·       A substantial misstatement or omission in the application
·       Conviction of a felony or disqualifying criminal conviction
·        Failure to furnish the Secretary of State certified copies of the notary public journal when requested to do
      so OR provide information relating to official acts performed by the notary public
·        Charging more than the fee prescribed by law
·        Failure to complete the acknowledgment at the time the   notary public’s seal and signature are attached
      to the document
·        Executing a false certificate
·        Failure to submit to the Secretary of State any court ordered money judgment, including restitution
·        Failure to secure the sequential journal or the official seal
·        Illegal advertising 

(Government Code Sections 8205,8214.1, 8219.5 and 8223)

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