Which statement lists the information included on a commission certificate?

• A. Notary's commissioned name, Commission number, Issuance date, Expiration date, Name & signature of the Secretary of State
• B. Issuance date, Notary's commissioned name, Commission number, Name & signature of the Secretary of State
• C. Notary's commissioned name, Issuance date, Expiration date
• D. Notary's commissioned name, Commission number, Issuance date, Expiration date, Name & signature of the Secretary of State

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is what official details prove a notary’s authority. A commission certificate must clearly identify who is authorized, provide a unique reference to that authorization, and show its validity period, all verified by the state’s official endorsement.

The best answer lists five essential items: the notary’s commissioned name, a commission number, the issuance date, the expiration date, and the name and signature of the Secretary of State. The notary’s name identifies who is authorized. The commission number gives a unique identifier for that specific commission. The issuance and expiration dates establish the term during which the notary is authorized to act. The Secretary of State’s name and signature provide the official authentication that the commission was issued by the state and is current.

Other options miss one or more of these elements, which would weaken verification. For example, omitting the expiration date leaves ambiguity about how long the commission lasts; missing the commission number removes a unique reference to the specific commission; or lacking the Secretary of State’s signature removes the official confirmation of authorization. Together, the five items ensure the certificate reliably proves the notary’s authority.