Do I have to completely fill out a Notary journal before I want to start a new one? — M. G., California
No, you can begin a new journal without finishing the prior one – just be sure that you do not go back to using the prior journal, as all entries must be kept in sequential order (Gov’t Code 8206[a]).
For more information, please see our article on what to do with full Notary journals.
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