Which statement about posting a commission certificate is true?

• A. It must be posted publicly
• B. It does not need to be posted publicly and should be stored safely
• C. It must be posted on the notary's website
• D. It must be posted at the county courthouse

Answer: (B)

The important idea here is how a notary’s authority is demonstrated and protected. The commission certificate is the official proof of your authority, but it isn’t required to be displayed for the public to see. It should be kept securely with your notary records so it cannot be lost or tampered with. If someone needs to verify your status, you can reference official records (such as the Secretary of State’s notary database) and present the certificate if requested, rather than relying on public posting. Posting publicly, on a website, or at a courthouse isn’t required, and exposing the certificate publicly isn’t necessary.