Government Code section 8231.16

(a)

The Secretary of State may refuse to appoint any person as a notary public or may revoke or suspend the commission of any notary public for a violation of this article.

(b)

The Secretary of State may refuse to register any online notarization platform or depository or may revoke or suspend the registration of any online notarization platform or depository for a violation of this article.

Source: Section 8231.16, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=8231.16. (accessed May 13, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 8231.16’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_8231.16

Original Source: Section 8231.16, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=8231.16. (last accessed May 12, 2025).