What is the purpose of filing the bond and oath with the Clerk of Superior Court?

• A. To publish the notary's name in the local newspaper.
• B. To renew the notary's commission automatically.
• C. To place the security and official record of the notary’s commission on file and validate the commission.
• D. To grant the notary immunity.

Answer: (C)

Filing the bond and oath with the Clerk of Superior Court makes the notary’s commission official and verifiable. The bond provides financial protection for the public against losses from improper notarial acts, and the oath is a formal pledge to follow Georgia notary laws and perform duties correctly. The Clerk keeps this bond and oath on file as part of the official record that validates the notary’s commission. This process isn’t about publishing a name in a newspaper, automatic renewal, or granting immunity.