Within how many days must report a change of name or address to the Secretary of the State's Office?

• A. Within 7 days
• B. Within 15 days
• C. Within 60 days
• D. Within 30 days

Answer: (D)

Notaries are required to keep the Secretary of the State’s records current about who is serving as a notary. If there’s a change in name or address, the notary must report it promptly so official records reflect the correct identity and contact information. The standard timeframe for this update is within 30 days of the change. This 30-day window helps ensure notices, confirmations, and any disciplinary or administrative actions can be correctly directed to the right person and that all notarizations can be properly traced to the valid, current notary. Delaying beyond this period can create gaps between reality and the public record, leading to confusion about who is authorized to notarize.