Notary Exam Question #016
General Information / Notary Public Bond
In the event of misconduct or negligence by the notary public, what may the notary public be required to do?
- Seek legal representation
- Reimburse the bonding company for sums paid due to misconduct or negligence
- File a complaint against the bonding company
- Surrender their commission as a notary public
- Seek legal representation
- Reimburse the bonding company for sums paid due to misconduct or negligence
- File a complaint against the bonding company
- Surrender their commission as a notary public

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The notary public remains personally liable to the full extent of any damages sustained and may be required to reimburse the bonding company for sums paid by the company because of misconduct or negligence of the notary public.