Which of the following outcomes is possible if a person has a prior commission revoked?

• A. They may be denied an appointment
• B. They are automatically granted a probationary period
• C. They can never apply again
• D. They must pass a tougher exam

Answer: (A)

Having a prior commission revoked signals concerns about fitness to perform notarial duties and the trust the public places in notaries. When someone applies for a new appointment, the appointing authority reviews that disciplinary history and can decide to deny the appointment to protect the public interest. That possibility—being denied an appointment—is the most consistent outcome given the past revocation.

The other choices don’t fit because there isn’t an automatic probationary period after revocation, there isn’t a blanket rule that someone can never reapply, and there isn’t a universal requirement to pass a tougher exam merely because of a prior revocation. The board considers the current qualifications and conduct along with the past record when deciding eligibility.