Who is responsible for maintaining notary records (bond and oath) at the county level?

• A. The Clerk of Superior Court of the county.
• B. The Sheriff.
• C. The Clerk of Elections.
• D. The Probate Judge.

Answer: (A)

Notary records, including the bond and oath, are filed and kept at the county level by the Clerk of the Superior Court. This office maintains official county records and serves as the repository for the notary’s bond, oath of office, and commission details. The bond provides financial protection to the public against potential notarial misconduct, and the oath is the notary’s sworn commitment to follow the law. Since these records are part of the county’s official documentation for notaries, the Clerk of the Superior Court is the proper custodian. The Sheriff handles law enforcement, the Clerk of Elections manages election-related records, and the Probate Judge oversees probate matters, so none of them maintain notary bonds and oaths.