Which entity is designated to receive the records of a notary upon resignation or death?

• A. Governor
• B. Secretary of State
• C. Attorney General
• D. State Comptroller

Answer: (C)

This concerns who receives and safekeeps a notary's records when the office ends, such as by resignation or death. The designated recipient is the Attorney General, whose office acts as the custodian for the notary's official records once the notary can no longer serve. Delivering the records to the Attorney General helps ensure a secure, centralized repository for the journal and other documents, preserving the history of notarial acts and allowing any needed reviews, investigations, or legal references to proceed without disruption. The other offices listed have different roles in state government, but they are not the designated repository for a notary’s records upon resignation or death.