California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 22454

(a) At least one person involved in the management of a professional photocopier shall be required to hold a current commission from the Secretary of State as a notary public in this state.  If the notary commission is held by someone other than the registrant, written confirmation from the notary authorizing the use of their commission for this registration is required.

(b) The professional photocopier shall maintain a valid notary commission during the entire period that the professional photocopier's certificate of registration is effective.  The registrant shall notify the county clerk and provide an updated valid notary commission if the commission expires prior to the expiration of the certificate of registration.