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CA NOTARY EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS
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What is an acknowledgment ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- notarial certificate attached to a document when notary confirms the identity of the singer and the singer acknowledges being the signer of the document What does notary certify under penalty of perjury with certificate of acknowledgment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------signer personally appeared
- identity of the signer
- signer acknowledged signing the document For an acknowledgement, does the document need to be signed in front of the notary? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO. When is a notary allowed to complete an out of state acknowledgment that will be used in another state or territory. What should be done if this person has to certify the signers role? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- When the notary doesnt have to confirm the signers representational status within a corporation/business. If notary has to certify the signers role, the notary must insert the california form
What is a venue statement ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- statement establishes where the acknowledgment and signer personally appeared before the notary. County will always be the county where they appeared What is a Jurat ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------certificate attached to a document when a person signs a document and swears under oath or affirms that the contents of the document are true and correct What verbage does a Jurat include ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --sworn to or affirmed What are synonyms for jurats? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- affidavit or declaration What does a notary certify happened when competing a Jurat --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------signer personally appeared before notary public
- identity of signer was proven by satisfactory evidence
- the notary administered the oath or affirmation
- Signer signed the document IN THE PRESENCE of the notary What does a notary need to do to perform an oath or affirmation and jurat -- -------CORRECT ANSWER------------------confirm their identity (satisfactory evidence)
- administer oath or affirmation
- watch signer sign the affidavit
- complete journal entry attach jurat to the affidavit or complete the jurat at the end of the affidavit
Which documents are not able to be confirmed by a subscribing witness ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------power of attorney
- all mortgage/title docs EXCEPT trustees deed and reconveyance
- no documents that require a thumbprint What does a notary certify when completing proof of execution? --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------subscribing witnes appeared before notary public
- the identity of the subscribing witness was established by oath or affirmation of credible witness that the notary personally knows
- credible witness presented ID
- subscribing witness proved identity of principal What does the subscribing witness swear under oath or affirmation --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------the principal is the person described in the document
- subscribing witness knows principal personally
- subscribing witness saw principal sign document or while in the presence of the principal hear the principal acknowledge signing the document
- subscribing witness was requested by the principal to sign the document as a witness Who must know who in the case of proof of execution ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Notary must know credible witness.
- credible witness must know the subscribing witness
- subscribing witness must confirm identity of principal Can a credible witness have financial interest in the transaction --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO
Can other formats of Proof of Execution document be acceptable --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES Whose name must appear after personally appeared in proof of execution - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------subscribing witness whose name must appear after the words "on the oath of" --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------credible witness who's proving the identity of the subscribing witness What is a signature by mark ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- signature by mark occurs when a person cannot write his or her own name can acknowledge their signature by making a mark Does the notary public need to confirm the identity of the maker of the mark ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------YES How and when does a signer acknowledge or subscribe and swear to an affidavit his or her signature on a document ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------By making a mark where signature should be IN THE PRESENCE of the notary How many witnesses must observe the signer making their mark --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------two
- attach notarial certificate to the copy
- complete a journal entry Critical commencement date ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- commencement date stated in the commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed Who issues commission? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Secretary of State When does commission become valid ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------After taking oath of office and bond are filed on time Who do you file oath and bond with ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------- ---county clerk Where is a notary's commission limited to? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------State of california; not only a certain county What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Surety bond for 15, What is the purpose of the surety bond ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------reimburse members of the public that are damaged by notarial misconduct
May still be liable for damages, costs and attorney's fees exceeding policy limits What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform notorial acts on their own time? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary public on behalf of the state, city or county public agency What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or naval reservation ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------doesnt have to be a CA resident
- cannot collect fees
- can only collect fees on the naval reservtion With who should the oath and bond be filed ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------county clerk in the county where the notary holds her principal place of business How much time and who must a notary notify of an address change? --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or business address Fine for failing to notify of address change: - --------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------$ What are the two duties to respond to written requests ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 1 - respond in 30 days to written requests for information
Who has to be present when showing employer journal ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the notary public How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of state of journal being taken by peace officer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------10 days How long goes notary have to notify secretary of state of lost, stolen or misplaced ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------immediately How long after expiration does notary public have to return journal --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days What items does notary seal have to include ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ----------------words Notary Public
- notary's name
- commission expiration date
- county where oath and bond were filed
- commission number
- sequential ID number for seal When may someone use an embosser seal ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------if it is also inked When is a seal not required ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- acknowledgements on a CA subdivision map since the material used for maps isnt compatible with inks
What is included in the acknowledgment of the map ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------Name
- county where notary's commission is
- expiration date
- signature goes above or adjacent to all this What must happen if Seal's impression is not clear ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It should not be fixed. Should instead attach a seperate notorial certificate How long does notary have to notify SoS of lost stolen or damaged seals? - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------immediate Who is able to destroy the notary's seal ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------The notary public or his representative Can a notary notarize a document written in foreign language they are not familiar with? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes. What is the procedure / requirement for notarizing a document in another language that notary isnt familiar with ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ------Notary must be able to communicate with the signer
- swear or affirm the contents of affidavit
What must a notary do after identifying a credible witness? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Administer an oath or affirmation to the credible witness who establishes the identity of the signer What must the credible witness swear to under oath ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------signer is the person named in the document
- credible witness personally knows signer
- it would be difficult or impossible for signer to get another form of ID
- credible witness does not have financial interest in the document and is not named in the document Who needs to know who in the case of needing two credible witnesses ----- ----CORRECT ANSWER------------------Both credible witnesses need to know the signer
- Notary does not need to know either of the credible witnesses What needs to be entered into notarial journal at the time of notarization ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER------------------date and time the notary performed the service
- Type of act performed
- character of instrument sworn, affirmed, acknowledged or proved
- Signature of each person whose signature is being notarized
- whether the identity of signer was based on satisfactory evidence
- fee charged
- right hand thumbprint if document was title related OR for power of attorney How must a notary record the signature of multiple documents --------- CORRECT ANSWER------------------separate line items for each document notarized
What must be recorded for each piece of identification that satisfies satisfactory evidence ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------Type of ID
- Government agency that issued ID
- serial number or ID number
- date ID was issued or expires Whose ID should be recorded in the case of one or two credible witnesses ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------both witnesses identification is needed What sorts of real estate documents do not require a thumbprint --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------reconveyance documents, decree of foreclosure, nonjudicial foreclosure What can a notary notarize on immigration docs? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------signatures and dates on document Who can advise an individual on which document or form the person can complete ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------only an attorney How much can a registered and bonded immigration consultant charge for completing immigration forms? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- $
Fees for Depositions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$20 and $ for administering oath to witness and $5 for certificate of deposition Fee for certifying copy of power of attorney ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------$ Can notaries charge for signatures on applications for veterans benefits ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------NO Purjury vs forgery ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Perjury penalty is 2, 3, 4 years forgery is 1 year Are you able to notarize a document with an expired ID? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes, if it was issued within the last five years Your jurisdiction will be... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The entire state of California A possible penalty for committing perjury is... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-- ---------------2, 3, or 4 years You have ____ days to take your oath of office after your commencement date. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- 30
If you request a new certificate of authorization, the state of CA must respond within... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------5 days The ____ will give you a new certificate of authorization. ---------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 T/F: Death certificates are notarized ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----False A subscribing witness can bring you a... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------homestead declaration The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is... ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$10, T/F: You must be a legal resident of CA to be a notary in CA --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------$ A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the probate code T/F: You can turn your journal over to a peace office with a probable cause. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True 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 secretary of state within: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------30 days A commission is valid for ______ years. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- --------- 4 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-----------------4 years
ID's must be current or issued within the past: ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------5 years Ensure passports have the following information: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Picture and signature of holder, and date of issuance. Notary certificates are signed by: ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- notaries An ID needs to have the following information: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The holder's picture, signature, and physical description T/F: Raising the right hand during an oath is required. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False T/F: Notaries must keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to: --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------County clerk where your current oath is on file
