Which action would be grounds for denial or revocation of a notary commission?

• A. The notary's employer
• B. The public
• C. The notary's family
• D. The notary

Answer: (B)

The action that could lead to denying or revoking a notary commission comes from the notary themselves. Grounds are based on the notary’s own conduct or failure to meet qualifications—things like dishonesty, misuse of the seal, committing a crime (especially one involving dishonesty or moral turpitude), fraud in notarial acts, or failing to maintain required records. These factors undermine the integrity of the office, so the commissioning authority can take action against the notary. The employer, the public, or the family aren’t actions that themselves justify denial or revocation; public complaints may prompt review, but the basis for discipline is the notary’s own conduct.