Questions: When a notary changes employment, does the employer who paid for the commission, bond and seal retain ownership? A. Yes. B. No. C. Yes, only if there are 2 or fewer years left on the commission. D. No, the commission is no longer valid upon leaving employment.

The answer is B: No.

Explanation for each option:

A. Yes.

• This option is incorrect. The commission, bond, and seal are personal to the notary public and are not owned by the employer, even if the employer paid for them. The notary public retains ownership and responsibility for these items.

B. No.

• This is the correct answer. The notary public retains ownership of their commission, bond, and seal regardless of who paid for them. These items are tied to the notary's professional status and responsibilities, not to their employment status.

C. Yes, only if there are 2 or fewer years left on the commission.

• This option is incorrect. The duration left on the commission does not affect the ownership of the commission, bond, and seal. These remain the property of the notary public.

D. No, the commission is no longer valid upon leaving employment.

• This option is incorrect. The validity of the notary's commission is not dependent on their employment status. The commission remains valid until its expiration date, regardless of changes in employment.