2022 – 2023 CA Notary Practice Exam Questions
With All Correct Answers (Rated A+)
The notary bond must be obtained by a?
California Admitted Surety Insurer
A venue is legally required to appear on every notarial certificate. It is important because it
indicates to the receiving agency the following?
The state and county where the motorizations takes place.
A commissioned notary public advertises their notary services and includes the phrase
"notorio publico". What is the penalty for this violation?
1500
A commissioned notary public has their commissioned suspended for becoming behind on
child support, yet they continue to advertise their notary services online. What is the
maximum penalty for this violation?
1500
A notary who willfully kept two journals and notarized at work in one journal and outside
work in the other would be guilty of a (________)?
Misdemeanor
A notary public charges 15$ for an acknowledgement. What does the notary do with the
fees collected?
Keep all fees.
Must a notary applicant disclose in their application a conviction that was later dismissed?
Yes
A commissioned notary public embezzled funds from their employer, thereby committing a
willful act involving dishonesty and deceit. What is the maximum penalty for this violation?
1500
Why are two credible witnesses used instead of one?
The document signer does not personally know anyone who personally knows a notary.
Which of these statements is not true for a notary who practices law without a license?
They can use this experience to apply for the California bar.
A notary stamps their official seal on a friends birthday card. What is the maximum fine
they can be charged for this violation?
750$
