Which element is typically included in the notary line 'My commission expires'?

• A. The notary's name
• B. The notary's seal
• C. The date of expiration
• D. The affiant's identification

Answer: (C)

The line “My commission expires” is meant to show the end date of the notary’s authority. Notarizations must be performed by someone who is currently commissioned, so including the expiration date clarifies how long that authority lasts and helps determine whether the notarization is valid at the time it’s used. The notary’s name appears elsewhere on the certificate, and the seal is a separate authentication mark—not part of the expiration line itself. The affiant’s identification is part of verifying identity, not a detail added to the expiration statement. For these reasons, the date of expiration is the element that fits directly after that line.