Notary Exam Question #010
General Information / Requirements and Time Limit for Qualifying
If the oath and bond are not filed within the 30-calendar-day time period, what happens?
- The commission is extended automatically
- The commission becomes null and void
- The notary public can continue to act without filing the documents
- The person commissioned may not act as a notary public until a new appointment is obtained and proper qualification is completed within the time limit
- The commission is extended automatically
- The commission becomes null and void
- The notary public can continue to act without filing the documents
- The person commissioned may not act as a notary public until a new appointment is obtained and proper qualification is completed within the time limit

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If the oath and bond are not filed within the 30-calendar-day time period, the commission will not be valid, and the person commissioned may not act as a notary public until a new appointment is obtained and the person has properly qualifed within the 30-calendar-day time limit.