California Notary License Practice Exam

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Upon the death of a notary public, the personal representative must:

Keep the notary's papers and records
Destroy the notary's papers and records
Promptly notify the Secretary of State and send papers and records to the county where oath is recorded
Sell the notary's papers and records

The correct answer is: Promptly notify the Secretary of State and send papers and records to the county where oath is recorded

When a notary public passes away, their personal representative must promptly notify the Secretary of State and send the notary's papers and records to the county where their oath is recorded. This is because the Secretary of State is responsible for maintaining records of all notaries public in the state. Keeping the papers and records (option A) or selling them (option D) can lead to potential fraud and misuse of the notary's seal, which is a serious legal document. Destroying the papers and records (option B) is also not recommended, as it may be necessary for future reference or legal purposes. Therefore, option C is the correct and most appropriate action to take upon the death of a notary public.