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California Notary Public

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A notary public who holds himself or herself out as being an immigration specialist, immigration consultant or any other title or description reflecting an expertise in immigration matters shall not: A. assist in entering data, provided by the client, on immigration forms provided by a federal or state agency B. charge any fees for notarial services in relation to immigration documents C. advertise in any manner whatsoever that he or she is a notary public D. act in the capacity of a notary public correct answerC. advertise in any manner whatsoever that he or she is a notary public Suppose that you are notarizing a document for a friend who you have known since childhood. Which of the following is not necessary to include in the journal: A. The serial number of an identifying document presented B. Notary fee (since you are not going to charge your friend) C. A form of ID (since you know the person) D. The length of time you have known your friend correct answerD. The length of time you have known your friend In almost all of the notarial certificates the notary public completes, there will be a venue heading such as "State of California, County of ." The county named is A. where the notary's oath and bond are on file B. the notary's official business address C. where the signer appeared personally before the notary D. the notary's geographical jurisdiction correct answerC. where the signer appeared personally before the notary Inmate identification is an acceptable form of identification for proof of the identity of a credible witness or an individual who executes a written instrument provided A. (**) The inmate is in custody in a local detention facility.

B. Both () and () C. None of the above and/or below answers D. () The inmate identification is current or has been issued within 5 years by a sheriff's department correct answerB. Both () and (*) An acknowledgment A. proves that the signer signed the document in the presence of the notary public B. proves that the signer personally appeared before the notary public and acknowledged signing the document C. proves that the signer acknowledged signing the document D. proves that the signer personally appeared before the notary public correct answerB. proves that the signer personally appeared before the notary public and acknowledged signing the document If your oath and bond are not filed within the time limit for qualifying, which of the following apply? A. You must retake the six hour training notary training course B. You may pay a $20 late processing fee in the case of delay beyond your control including but not limited to mail service delays and county clerk mail processing delays C. Your commission is no longer valid and you must apply for another one D. You must pay a $20 late processing fee to proceed with the application correct answerC. Your commission is no longer valid and you must apply for another one Suppose a subscribing witness brings you a document to be notarized and is then placed under oath. Which of the following must be said by the subscribing witness? A. The principal asked the subscribing witness to sign the document as a witness and actually signed B. The subscribing witness either saw the principal sign the document OR heard the principal acknowledge that they signed the document C. The principal signer is the person described in the document and the subscribing witness personally knows the principal D. All of the above and/or below answers correct answerD. All of the above and/or below answers Only one of the following is not a required item in a notary public's journal. Which

one is it? A. The county in which each signer presently resides

B. The date, time and type of each official act (e.g., acknowledgment, jurat) C. The signature of each person whose signature is being notarized D. The character of every instrument sworn to, affirmed, acknowledged or proved before the notary public (e.g., deed of trust) correct answerA. The county in which each signer presently resides An oath administered a notary public A. never makes reference to a supreme being B. has only a single acceptable wording defined by by law C. must make reference to a supreme being D. may use the wording "under penalty of perjury" correct answerD. may use the wording "under penalty of perjury" A notary public must A. verify if a signer is qualified to sign a legally binding document B. verify the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of a document brought to them by a client C. reimburse a bonding company for sums paid by the company because of misconduct or negligence on the part of the notary public D. All of the above and/or below answers correct answerC. reimburse a bonding company for sums paid by the company because of misconduct or negligence on the part of the notary public All notarial acts performed as a notary public must be recorded in the notary public's journal A. before the act is performed B. within 7 days of performing the act C. at the time the act is performed D. any time before submitting documents to the county recorder correct answerC. at the time the act is performed Any person who solicits, coerces, or in any manner influences a notary public to perform an improper notarial act is guilty of a(n) A. infraction B. felony

C. misdemeanor D. class II Felony correct answerC. misdemeanor When a member of the public makes a written request for a photocopy of an entry in the notary public's journal, the request shall include A. the name of the parties and the type of document B. the type of document and the month and year in which the document was notarized C. the signature of all parties, the type of document, month and year in which the document was notarized D. the name of the parties, the type of document, and the month and year in which the document was notarized correct answerD. the name of the parties, the type of document, and the month and year in which the document was notarized A notary public may purchase their official seal from A. a state approved vendor B. The Bureau of Notarial Affairs C. The County Clerk D. The Secretary of State correct answerA. a state approved vendor Suppose a city, county, or state agency employs a notary public. For notarizations which are not related to the agency, fees are A. never charged B. retained by the notary C. remitted to the agency D. remitted to the Secretary of State correct answerC. remitted to the agency A Jurat taken in California contains the wording: Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this 25th day of February, 2014, by , proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me. The blank must be filled in with the name of A. a subscribing witness B. the notary public

C. the signer D. the County Clerk (of the county in which the document is being notarized) correct answerC. the signer The sequential journal is the exclusive property of A. The State of California B. the Secretary of State C. the notary public D. the County Clerk correct answerC. the notary public A notary public is required to notify the Secretary of State of any change of business or residence address in writing, by certified mail, within A. 24 hours B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 15 days correct answerB. 30 days When a credible witness identifies a subscribing witness for a proof of execution, the credible witness A. may be identified by the oaths of two credible witness B. () may be identified by the oath of another credible witness C. either () or () D. () must present an identification document satisfying the requirements for satisfactory evidence correct answerD. (*) must present an identification document satisfying the requirements for satisfactory evidence Only one of the following is correct. A notarial commission may be used to A. advise clients on which notarial services a client needs B. notarize a document written in Spanish C. certify copies of vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates D. advise clients on immigration matters correct answerB. notarize a document written in Spanish

A notary public may use the title "notary public" for the purpose of A. advising clients on immigration matters B. advertising products and services in addition to notarial services C. rendering notarial services D. All of the above and/or below answers correct answerC. rendering notarial services For a signature by mark notarization, which of the following is a true statement? A. Both witnesses must sign the notary's journal B. The signer by mark is required to leave their right thumbprint in the notary's journal C. Both witnesses must be identified by proper identification documents D. The signer by mark must include his or her mark in the notary public journal correct answerD. The signer by mark must include his or her mark in the notary public journal If a notary wishes to resign their commission, they must A. destroy their seal B. send a letter of resignation to The Secretary of State C. deliver all their papers and relevant documents to county clerk where the current oath and bond are on file D. All of the above and/or below answers correct answerD. All of the above and/or below answers Charging more than the maximum fee for notarizing a non immigration form is punishable by a fine not exceeding A. $2, B. $ C. $ D. $1,000 correct answerC. $ Every person who files any false or forged document with the county recorder which affects title to, places an encumbrance on, or places an interest secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on, real property consisting of a single family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, with

knowledge that the document is false or forged, is punishable, in addition to any other punishment, by a fine not exceeding A. $50, B. $75, C. $100, D. $25,000 correct answerB. $75, California notaries public are prohibited from performing any duties that may be construed as the practice of law. Which of the following acts constitute the practice of law? A. choosing which kind of document the client should use B. the drafting of legal documents C. All of the above and/or below answers D. giving advice in relation to legal documents or matters correct answerC. All of the above and/or below answers A notary public is not allowed to notarize a document if they are A. All of the above and/or below answers B. named as a trustor, trustee, beneficiary, vendor, vendee, lessor, or lessee to the transaction C. named as a principal in a transaction D. named as a grantor, grantee, mortgagor, or mortgagee in a transaction correct answerA. All of the above and/or below answers For a notary public in California, which of the following is prohibited? A. Notarizing documents written in a foreign language B. Advertising using the the Spanish words "notario publico" or "notario" C. Advertising in a foreign language, especially Spanish D. Advertising their services in any way correct answerB. Advertising using the the Spanish words "notario publico" or "notario" Notaries public may not charge any fees for notarizing which of the following documents?

A. Any document affecting real property B. A circulator's affidavit C. A will for a United States military veteran D. A deed of trust correct answerB. A circulator's affidavit Which of the following is necessary to qualify as a notary public in the State of California? A. You must be a citizen of the United States B. You must be at least 25 years of age C. You must submit the results of a blood screening signed by a physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the State of California D. You must be a resident of California correct answerD. You must be a resident of California It is lawful for a notary public to notarize a document in which A. is written in a foreign language B. they are named as a grantor to a financial transaction C. they are named as a trustee to a financial transaction D. some blank items are not filled in correct answerA. is written in a foreign language A certificate of authorization is obtained from A. From the Secretary of State B. The Bureau of Notarial Affairs C. The county clerk in the county where the oath and bond are on file D. The county recorder in the county where the oath and bond are on file correct answerA. From the Secretary of State Two persons who witness a signing by mark A. () must be identified by a proper identifying document B. () must sign the notary public's journal C. must both sign the journal () and be properly identified (**)

D. need not be identified unless also acting as credible witnesses correct answerD. need not be identified unless also acting as credible witnesses Upon the change of a business address to a new county, a notary public A. both () and () B. may file a new oath of office and bond in the new county, but this is optional C. () obtain a replacement seal with the new county D. () must file a new oath of office and bond in the new county within 30 days correct answerB. may file a new oath of office and bond in the new county, but this is optional In order to properly notarize a document with an acknowledgment, which of the following is a true statement? A. The document must be signed in the notary's presence B. The signer must leave their right thumbprint in the notary's journal C. The notary may accept a previously signed document only if accompanied by a Jurat D. The notary may accept a document which has already been signed correct answerD. The notary may accept a document which has already been signed What Is An Acknowledgment? correct answerThe purpose of an acknowledgment is for a signer, whose identity has been verified, to declare to a Notary or notarial officer that he or she has willingly signed a document The signer may either sign the document before appearing before you, or in your presence. It is the duty of a notary public, when requested A. to assist clients in the capacity of an immigration consultant B. to certify copies of vital records C. to notarize for the disabled D. to take depositions and affidavits, and administer oaths and affirmations correct answerD. to take depositions and affidavits, and administer oaths and affirmations A notary commission can be suspended and/or revoked for which of the following? A. Not paying child support

B. Certifying a copy of a power of attorney document C. Surrendering your journal to a peace officer D. Not charging a family member the minimum fees correct answerA. Not paying child support The shape of a notary public's seal can be A. rectangular or circular B. only rectangular C. triangular or rectangular D. only circular correct answerA. rectangular or circular Of the following four lists, which one contains only duties and/or acts which a notary may lawfully perform? A. Proof of execution, give legal advice, notarize circulator's affidavits, take jurats B. Take acknowledgments, jurats, and depositions, draft powers of attorney, administer oaths and affirmations C. Take acknowledgments, jurats, and depositions, certify copies of powers of attorney, proof of execution, administer oaths and affirmations D. Take acknowledgments, jurats, and depositions, protest nonpayments, draft powers of attorney correct answerC. Take acknowledgments, jurats, and depositions, certify copies of powers of attorney, proof of execution, administer oaths and affirmations A notary public must establish the identity of a subscribing witness by A. () the oath of a credible witness who personally knows the subscribing witness B. () the oath of a credible witness whom the notary public personally knows C. The oath of two credible witnesses with proper IDs who personally know the subscribing witness D. both () and () correct answerD. both () and (*) A notary public may not notarize a document which A. is in a foreign language B. is for a person in the notary public's family

C. is incomplete D. has already been signed correct answerC. is incomplete The identity of the signer can be established by the oath of a single credible witness whom the notary public personally knows. A credible witness A. can be a lessor, or lessee in the document, but not a mortgagor or mortgagee. B. can be identified by the signer in place of an acceptable ID C. All of the above and/or below answers D. cannot have a financial interest in the document being acknowledged and cannot be named in the document correct answerD. cannot have a financial interest in the document being acknowledged and cannot be named in the document Which of the following is a true statement? A. A notary public must notify the Secretary of State by registered mail within 20 days of a change in business address B. A notary public must notify the Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of either a change in business or home address C. A notary public must notify the Secretary of State by certified mail within 20 days of a of either a change in business or home address D. A notary public must notify the Secretary of State by priority mail within 15 working days of a change in business address correct answerB. A notary public must notify the Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of either a change in business or home address

16. For which of the following documents must a signer leave a right thumbprint? A. Power of attorney B. All of the above and/or below answers C. Deed of trust D. Quitclaim deed correct answerB. All of the above and/or below answers California law requires every notary public to file an official 4 year notary bond in the amount of A. $60, B. $15,

C. $10,

D. $25,000 correct answerB. $15, An oath, affirmation, or declaration in an action or a proceeding, may be administered by obtaining an affirmative response to one of the following questions: A. () "Do you solemnly state, under penalty of perjury, that the evidence that you shall give in this issue (or matter) shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" B. None of the above and/or below answers are acceptable C. () "Do you solemnly state that the evidence you shall give in this issue (or matter) shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?" D. Both () and () are acceptable correct answerD. Both () and (*) are acceptable A notary may not notarize a document for which they are a(n): A. Employee B. Agent C. Attorney D. Grantor or Grantee correct answerD. Grantor or Grantee The second most frequently form completed by a notary public is the A. circulator's affidavit B. proof of execution by subscribing witness C. certificate of acknowledgment D. Jurat correct answerD. Jurat The form most frequently completed by the notary public is the certificate of acknowledgment. If you are employed as a notary and you decide to quit your job, you must A. resign your old commission and apply for a new one within 30 calendar days B. notify the Secretary of State of your new business address C. apply for a new commission and take the exam again

D. surrender your seal, journals, and all relevant documents to the employer correct answerB. notify the Secretary of State of your new business address If acting as a(n) , a notary public may notarize a document for a relative. A. Trustor B. Employee C. Mortgagee D. Beneficiary correct answerB. Employee Which of the following is an acceptable size of a notary's seal? A. Not over two inches in diameter if circular B. 2 inches by 4 inches if rectangular C. 1 by 2.5 centimeters if rectangular D. 4 inches in height if pentagonal correct answerA. Not over two inches in diameter if circular, or be a rectangular form of not more than one inch in width by two and one-half inches in length, with a serrated or milled edged border. Many documents that are acknowledged may later be recorded. A notary public named as a in a document may not notarize the document. A. trustor or trustee B. mortgagor or mortgagee C. All the the above and/or below answers D. lessor or lessee correct answerC. All the the above and/or below answers It is stated in the that it is lawful for a notary public to certify a copy of a power of attorney. A. Civil Code B. Judicial Code C. Standards and Practices (S&P) Code D. Probate Code correct answerD. Probate Code

Identification must be current or issued within the past to be considered acceptable. A. 6 years B. 3 years C. 5 years D. 4 years correct answerC. 5 years A notary public's employer may lawfully A. seize and keep the journal at any time B. enter corrections to the journal which are related to their business C. copy business related journal entries in the presence of the notary D. have another employee who is also a commissioned notary public use the journal if the notary isn't there correct answerC. copy business related journal entries in the presence of the notary Which of the following are always included in a notary public's journal? A. () A photostatic copy of the signer's identification document B. () The character of every document sworn to, affirmed, acknowledged or proved before the notary public C. Both () and (*) D. The signer's right thumbprint correct answerB. () The character of every document sworn to, affirmed, acknowledged or proved before the notary public Suppose you receive your commission and the date on it is March 1st 2017. If you get your oath and bond filed on March 26th 2017, your commission will A. expire on March 25th 2019 B. expire on February 28th 2025 C. expire on February 28th 2019 D. have already expired. You must file your oath and bond within 15 days. correct answerC. expire on February 28th 2019 When advertising notarial services, the words "notario publico" are

A. not allowed unless accompanied by an English translation B. not allowed in any case C. not allowed unless the prescribed notice also is posted D. required to notarize documents in Spanish correct answerB. not allowed in any case