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California Notary Public Practice Exam: Questions and Answers, Exams of Public Law

A comprehensive set of practice questions and answers for the california notary public exam. It covers a wide range of topics, including requirements for becoming a notary, duties and responsibilities, legal implications, and common notary practices. Designed to help aspiring notaries prepare for the exam and gain a thorough understanding of the necessary knowledge and skills.

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2024/2025

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CA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?
a. Be under 18 years of age
b. Have a criminal record
c. Not pass an exam
d. Be a legal resident of California โœ”โœ”D. Be a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be:
a. The entire state of California
b. The county in which you live
c. The city in which you work
d. The entire United States โœ”โœ”A. The entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is:
a. 2 years in prison
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CA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM

QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS

What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? a. Be under 18 years of age b. Have a criminal record c. Not pass an exam

d. Be a legal resident of California โœ”โœ”D. Be a legal resident of California

Your jurisdiction will be:

a. The entire state of California b. The county in which you live c. The city in which you work d. The entire United States โœ”โœ”A. The entire state of California

A possible penalty for committing perjury is: a. 2 years in prison

b. 3 years in prison c. 4 years in prison

d. Any of the above โœ”โœ”D. Any of the above

  • 2, 3, or 4 years in prison

You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date: a. 6 months b. 10 days c. 30 days d. None of the above โœ”โœ”C. 30 days

If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within: a. One month b. 5 days c. One year d. 30 days โœ”โœ”B. 5 days

Death Certificates: a. Must be notarized b. Are not notarized c. Are filed with the IRS

d. All of the above โœ”โœ”B. Are not notarized

A subscribing witness can bring you a: a. Quit Claim Deed b. Grant Deed c. Mortgage

d. Homestead Declaration โœ”โœ”D. Homestead Declaration

The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now a. $ b. $1, c. $10,

d. $75,000 โœ”โœ”C. $10,

Two credible witnesses a. Are not allowed b. Must be over 21 c. Must be fingerprinted

d. None of the above โœ”โœ”D. None of the above

  • Are not allowed
  • Must be over 21
  • Must be fingerprinted

When do you officially become a notary? a. When you pass the exam b. When the Secretary of State sends your commission c. When you do your first certificate d. When your oath and bond are filed โœ”โœ”D. When your oath and bond are filed

The notary stamp may be:

The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is:

Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil

  • a. Up to $
  • b. Up to $1,
  • c. Up to $75,
  • d. Up to $750 โœ”โœ”D. Up to $
  • a. Up to $
  • b. Up to $1,
  • c. Up to $1,
  • d. Up to $750 โœ”โœ”C. Up to $1,
  • a. $ penalty of up to:
  • b. $1,
  • c. $
  • d. $2,500 โœ”โœ”D. $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: a. Up to $750 fine b. Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life c. Two - four years in prison

d. $75,000 fine โœ”โœ”B. 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: a. Calendar days b. Business days c. a & b

d. none of the above โœ”โœ”A. Calendar days

Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/05. Your commission will expire: a. Immediately - you were too late b. 8/31/

c. A Peace Officer with probable cause d. An Auditor โœ”โœ”C. A Peace Officer with probable cause

During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X signer: a. At least three b. Two c. One d. None โœ”โœ”C. One

If you move, you must contact the: a. Secretary of State b. Your employer c. County Clerk d. Department of Notary Public โœ”โœ”A. Secretary of State

If you move, you must contact the proper authority within: a. 1 day b. 10 days

c. 30 days d. 6 months โœ”โœ”C. 30 days

If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State within: a. 1 day b. 10 days c. 30 days d. 1 month โœ”โœ”B. 10 days

A commission is valid for ______ years: a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 4 years d. 12 years โœ”โœ”C. 4 years

Your 4-year notary bond is worth: a. $15, b. $

c. Notary's signature d. Date of issue โœ”โœ”C. Notary's signature

Notary certificates are signed by: a. Notary b. Secretary of State c. Client d. Lender โœ”โœ”A. Notary

An ID needs the holder's: a. Picture b. Signature c. Physical Description d. All of the above โœ”โœ”D. All of the above

  • Picture
  • Signature
  • Physical Description

When taking an oath: a. Signer must raise right hand b. Signer must pay extra fee c. Signer must repeat oath

d. Raising right hand is not required โœ”โœ”D. Raising right hand is not required

Notaries must: a. Keep a photocopy of every document notarized b. Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control c. Refuse service to a homeless individual

d. None of the above โœ”โœ”B. Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control

When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to: a. Secretary of State b. County Clerk where your current oath is on file c. Your employer

d. None of the above โœ”โœ”B. County Clerk where your current oath is on file

The fine for willful failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address or name change is: a. $ b. $ c. $1, d. $15,000 โœ”โœ”A. $

Notaries can withhold services: 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 โœ”โœ”D. All of the above

  • When their employer limits services to transactions related to the employer's business
  • When a document is incomplete
  • When they believe someone does not understand what they are signing

Which is the true statement? 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 โœ”โœ”B. A notary does not have to charge a fee

A notary may: 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 โœ”โœ”D. All of the above

  • Notarize a document in a foreign language
  • Not notarize documents that he or she will sign as corporate officers
  • Notarize relative's documents

Signers of the following documents must leave a right thumbprint: a. Homestead Declaration b. Power of Attorney c. Trust Deed for real estate

A non-attorney notary (qualified & bonded as an immigration consultant) may charge up to $ for: a. Completing a person's immigration application b. Oaths and affirmation c. Per signature on a Jurat

d. All of the above โœ”โœ”D. All of the above

  • Completing a person's immigration application
  • Oaths and affirmation
  • Per signature on a Jurat

A notary may not notarize: a. When they are the attorney who drafted the papers b. When they are a real estate agent who sold the property c. For a spouse d. When they are a mortgagor in a transaction โœ”โœ”D. When they are a mortgagor in a transaction

For a first-time applicant to get a commission they:

a. Must pass an exam b. Be fingerprinted c. Be at least 18 years of age

d. All of the above Be fingerprinted โœ”โœ”D. All of the above

  • Must pass an exam
  • Be fingerprinted
  • Be at least 18 years of age

A certificate of authorization may be gotten: a. From the governor's office b. From the Department of Real Estate c. From the Secretary of State

d. None of the above โœ”โœ”C. From the Secretary of State

Satisfactory evidence of identity means relying on either: a. ID cards b. Credible identifying witnesses