When relative to the commission start date are bonds not issued?

• A. No earlier than 60 days before the commission start date.
• B. No restrictions relative to the commission start date.
• C. No earlier than 60 days before or 60 days after the commission start date.
• D. No later than 60 days after the commission start date.

Answer: (C)

Timing of the notary bond around the commission start date is what this tests. The bond must be in effect within a 60-day window on either side of the commission start date. In practical terms, you can have the bond issued no more than 60 days before the start date, and no more than 60 days after the start date. This ensures coverage begins as you start notarizing and avoids gaps if there’s a processing delay. Bonds issued earlier than 60 days before or later than 60 days after the start date would leave you without valid protection during the early period of your commission. So the correct rule is that the bond is valid if issued within 60 days before or 60 days after the commission start date.