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A list of questions and verified answers for the california notary exam, covering topics such as notary fees, penalties, and procedures. It includes the latest updates for 2024 and is graded a+. The questions cover various scenarios and situations that a notary may encounter in california, making it a valuable resource for individuals preparing for the notary exam.
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How much can a notary charge for an acknowledgement? ✔✔$15 per signature , which includes completing the document , seal, an writing certificate How much can a ca notary charger for completing a Jurat (oath of affirmation)? ✔✔$15 per oath or affirmation & executing the jurat how much is the fee for a ca notary to do a proof of execution by subscribing witness? ✔✔15$ per signature signed how much can a ca notary charge for a deposition? ✔✔$ How much is the fee for a deposition oath? ✔✔$ How much can a ca notary charge for journal entry copies? ✔✔30 cents per photo copy how much can a ca notary charge for a deposition certificate? ✔✔$ if you have a change of address you must notify the secretary of state within how many days? ✔✔30 days
How many days do you have to notify the secretary of state if you lose your seal? ✔✔10 days The seal is always destroyed by who? ✔✔by the owner , the ca notary , YOU what is the penalty for failing to obtain a thumbprint if required? ✔✔$ if a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of? ✔✔A felony What do you do if a client presents a document without proper notarial wording? ✔✔attach either an acknowledgement of jurat certificate specified by the document signer what do you do if there is not enough room for you to place your notary seal on a document? ✔✔affix your seal to a loose certificate and attach it to the document If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within how many days> ✔✔5 days the fine for failing to notify the state that your stamp or journal was lost is ✔✔up to $ How much can you get fined for charging more for 15$ signatures? ✔✔$ How much can you get charged for illegal advertising? ✔✔$1500 fine a notary has how many days to notify the secretary of state if she changed her residence or place of business ? ✔✔a notary has 30 days to notify the secretary of state & must do so in writing or certified mail
If a client presents a document without proper notarial wording , you should : ✔✔attach either an acknowledgment or jurat certificate specified by the document signer if you have a change of address, you must notify the secretary of state within: ✔✔30 days a client presents a document to you for notarization and the first two pages are missing. The signature pages are signed and date properly. You should : ✔✔Refuse to notarize the document because it is incomplete The official notary seal does not contain which of the following elements? ✔✔commission issue date If there is not enough room for you to place your notary seal on a document you should : ✔✔affix your seal to a loose certificate and attach it to the document a notary may not certify copies of any of the following except : ✔✔Original Power of Attorney How many witnesses are required to witness a signature by Mark? ✔✔2 witnesses plus the notary public what is the state fine for failure to administer and oath or affirmation? ✔✔$750 failure to administer oath or affirmation the key words "personally appeared" indicate which type of notarization? ✔✔Acknowledgement You missed your filing date for your notary bond , you will need to : ✔✔Reapply for a new commission which includes submitting a new application and live scan if you decide not to renew your notary commission, you must ✔✔Submit your notary journal to the County clerks office where your bond is filed within 30 days of your commission expiring and you must destroy your notary seal Failure to notify the secretary of state if your notary seal is lost or stolen can result in a fine of : ✔✔$
A friend of yours asks you to notarize a document that was signed by her neighbor. Her neighbor has left the state for personal reasons and will not be returning for several weeks. Is it possible to notarize this document? ✔✔Yes you may notarize the document using a subscribing witness form Mary & Robert Jones are purchasing a vacation home in Hawaii. Their signatures are only required on the Deed of Trust. Mary is a member of the armed forces and Robert is WWII veteran. What is the maximum fee you can charge r the notarization? ✔✔$30.00 for their two signatures When a notary is presented with a document naming two individuals and both signatures require notarization, both signers: ✔✔Can appear at different times but the notary must complete a separate notarial certificate for each signer at the time they personally appear a notary public who advertises their services using the words "notario publico" or "notario" can be fined up to: ✔✔$1500 and revocation of commission for 1 year or more for first offense. Second offense permanent revocation of your commission what is the amount of the required bond a notary must file for the State of California? ✔✔$15, A right thumbprint is not required by the state for which type of notary acknowledgement? ✔✔Deed of Reconveyance Which of the following does not need to be included in a written request for a photo static copy of a line item from a notary journal? ✔✔a photocopy of the identification of the individual making the request You have just taken a deposition , administered an oath to a witness and completed the certificate for the deposition. What is the maximum fee you can charge for rendering these services? ✔✔$44. The signer does not have to sign in the presence of the notary for which type of notarization? ✔✔acknowledgement and proof of execution by subscribing witness
What is the amount of the required bond a notary must file for the state of california? ✔✔$15, What acts can lead up to a $750.00 fine (neglience) ✔✔1. failure to administer an oath or affirmation required by law
if you decide not to renew your notary commission you must : ✔✔submit your notary journal to the county clerks office where your bond is filed within 30 days of your commission expiring Destroy your notary seal Failure to notify the secretary of state if your notary seal is lost or stolen can result in a fine of: ✔✔$ a subscribing witness must meet all of the following : ✔✔1. the subscribing witness must swear or affirm that they witnessed the principal sign the document
what does not need to be included in a written request for a photo static copy of a line item from a notary journal? ✔✔a photocopy of the identification of the individual making the request What must be included in a journal entry if the identity of a person is established by the oaths or affirmations of two credible witnesses whose identities are proven by satisfactory evidence? ✔✔the type of identification used to identify the credible witnesses What negligent acts cad lead up to a $750 fine with penalties? ✔✔1. failure to administer an oath or affirmation required by law
What are the size requirements of the notary seal? ✔✔Be no more than 2 inches in diameter if circular and no more than 1 x2 inches if rectangular. When may a notary public not use the seal? ✔✔Subdivision map certificates may be notarized without the seal.