What Is Commission?
The formal authorization granted by the California Secretary of State that allows a person to serve as a notary public. Obtaining a commission requires passing the exam and meeting specific qualifications. The commission is valid for a set term of years.
Commission across 4 exams
Commission appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- CA Notary
- The formal authorization granted by the California Secretary of State that allows a person to serve as a notary public. Obtaining a commission requires passing the exam and meeting specific qualifications. The commission is valid for a set term of years.
- NY Notary
- The official authorization granted by the state that allows a person to act as a notary public; in New York the term of commission is four years.
- PA Notary
- The official authorization granted by the Pennsylvania Department of State that permits a person to act as a notary public. A commission lasts four years and must be renewed after expiration to continue practicing as a notary.
- Series 57
- The fee charged by a broker-dealer for executing a trade on behalf of a customer. Commission amounts and structures are negotiated between brokers and clients and must be fairly disclosed.