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A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers for the california notary public exam. It covers various aspects of notary duties, responsibilities, and legal requirements, including requirements for becoming a notary, oath of office, fees, penalties, and acceptable forms of identification. Designed to help aspiring notaries prepare for the exam and understand the essential knowledge needed to perform their duties effectively.
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What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? - correct answer Be a legal resident of California Your jurisdiction will be: - correct answer The entire state of California A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - correct answer a. 2 years in prison b. 3 years in prison c. 4 years in prison d. Any of the above Answer: d. Any of the above You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date: - correct answer 30 days If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within: - correct answer 5 days The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: - correct answer Secretary of State Using the words notario publico: - correct answer Is prohibited If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - correct answer Felony Death Certificates: - correct answer Are not notarized A subscribing witness can bring you a: - correct answer Homestead Declaration The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - correct answer $10, Two credible witnesses - correct answer a. Are not allowed b. Must be over 21 c. Must be fingerprinted d. None of the above
Answer: d. None of the above When do you officially become a notary? - correct answer When your oath and bond are filed The notary stamp may be: - correct answer Rectangular The size of the stamp could be: - correct answer 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it: - correct answer Trustor or Trustee The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is: - correct answer Up to $ The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: - correct answer Up to $1, Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - correct answer $2, What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: - correct answer Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life When a regulation states 30 days it means: - correct answer Calendar days Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/05. Your commission will expire: - correct answer 8/31/ The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: - correct answer $ A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the: - correct answer Probate Code You may turn your journal over to: - correct answer A Peace Officer with probable cause During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X signer: - correct answer One If you move, you must contact the: - correct answer Secretary of State If you move, you must contact the proper authority within: - correct answer 30 days If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State within: - correct answer 10 days
A commission is valid for ______ years: - correct answer 4 years Your 4-year notary bond is worth: - correct answer $15, The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: - correct answer Four years To be acceptable, ID's must be current or issued within the past: - correct answer 5 years What does not need to be on a passport? - correct answer Notary's signature Notary certificates are signed by: - correct answer Notary An ID needs the holder's: - correct answer a. Picture b. Signature c. Physical Description d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above When taking an oath: - correct answer Raising right hand is not required Notaries must: - correct answer Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to: - correct answer County Clerk where your current oath is on file If you fail to file the oath and bond on time: - correct answer a. Your commission is void b. You must pay $20 to reapply c. You must complete a new application d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above
A notary seeking reappointment must retake the notary exam: - correct answer Every 4 years The fine for willful failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address or name change is: - correct answer $ Notaries can withhold services: - correct answer a. When their employer limits services to transactions related to the employer's business b. When a document is incomplete c. When they believe someone does not understand what they are signing d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above Which is the true statement? - correct answer a. It is the notary's duty to draft power of attorney, mortgages and deeds when requested b. A notary does not have to charge a fee c. Holographic wills must be notarized to be valid d. Holographic wills are typewritten Answer: b. A notary does not have to charge a fee A notary may: - correct answer a. Notarize a document in a foreign language
b. Not notarize documents that he or she will sign as corporate officers c. Notarize relative's documents d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above Signers of the following documents must leave a right thumbprint: - correct answer a. Homestead Declaration b. Power of Attorney c. Trust Deed for real estate d. b & c Answer: d. b & c A notary is obligated to: - correct answer Reimburse a surety company for bond funds paid out An affirmation is: - correct answer Legal equivalent of an oath but has no referral to a Supreme Being A non-attorney notary (qualified & bonded as an immigration consultant) may charge up to $ for: - correct answer a. Completing a person's immigration application b. Oaths and affirmation c. Per signature on a Jurat d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above
A notary may not notarize: - correct answer When they are a mortgagor in a transaction For a first-time applicant to get a commission they: - correct answer a. Must pass an exam b. Be fingerprinted c. Be at least 18 years of age d. All of the above Answer: d. All of the above A certificate of authorization may be gotten: - correct answer From the Secretary of State Satisfactory evidence of identity means relying on either: - correct answer a. ID cards b. Credible identifying witnesses c. Business card photos d. a and b Answer: d. a and b A California Notary may: - correct answer Take depositions and affidavits An oath is: - correct answer a. An affirmation b. Never used c. A solemn spoken pledge d. a and c Answer: d. a and c