One of my Notary employees is leaving the company. What does she need to do to “resign” as a Notary? — C.B., Auburn, CA

The fact that your employee is leaving her job does not mean she must resign her commission. But if she no longer wants to be a Notary, she should write a resignation letter stating her wish to resign, and send it by certified mail to the CA Secretary of State at the following address:

Business Programs Division
Notary Public Section
P.O. Box 942877
Sacramento, CA  94277-0001

From the date of resignation, she must turn in her journal(s) within 30 days to the County Clerk’s office where she filed her bond and took her oath; and she must destroy her stamp.

Notaries commissioned in other states may have different resignation requirements and should contact their state Notary agency or the NNA Hotline with any questions.

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