How does a notary replace a lost or destroyed commission certificate?

How does a notary replace a lost or destroyed commission certificate?

• A. Submit a written request to the Secretary of State for a duplicate
• B. Notify the county clerk
• C. Publish a notice in a newspaper
• D. Contact the seal vendor

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that the agency that issued your notary commission handles replacements. When a commission certificate is lost or destroyed, you must submit a written request to the Secretary of State to obtain a duplicate. The county clerk isn’t the correct place to request a replacement, newspaper publication isn’t required for this purpose, and the seal vendor deals with seals, not the official commission certificate. The duplicate certificate from the Secretary of State serves as official proof of your authority as a notary.

The main idea here is that the agency that issued your notary commission handles replacements. When a commission certificate is lost or destroyed, you must submit a written request to the Secretary of State to obtain a duplicate. The county clerk isn’t the correct place to request a replacement, newspaper publication isn’t required for this purpose, and the seal vendor deals with seals, not the official commission certificate. The duplicate certificate from the Secretary of State serves as official proof of your authority as a notary.