California Notary Practice Exam
Questions & Answers Correct!!
Since there is no prescribed wording for an oath, what would be an acceptable oath? -
ANSWERS"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?"
To clear a background check, the State law requires all applicants to be. -
ANSWERSFingerprinted
In which county does the notary applicant take, subscribe, and file an oath of office and
file a $15,000 surety bond? - ANSWERSIn the county where the notary public maintains
a principal PLACE OF BUSINESS as shown in the application on file.
What is the penalty for failure to surrender the notary public journal to the peace officer
when requested? - ANSWERSA civil penalty of up to $2,500 and grounds for revocation
or suspension of notary commission
When the notary public commission is no longer valid, what must be done with the
notary public seal? - ANSWERSThe seal must be destroyed.
Sam, who is bilingual, took his affidavit of identity to Nate Notary's office. Nate noticed
the affidavit did not have the correct wording on the jurat. What must Nate do? -
ANSWERSUse a California loose leaf Jurat Certificate.
Each time Nancy Notary preforms a notarization it is important for her to complete each
step in its entirety. Which of the following is not Nancy's responsibility? -
ANSWERSProof read the document
Nancy Notary is called to the hospital burn unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for Paul
who is burned over 80% of his body. His California Driver License was burned in the
fire. The nurse in charge of Paul's care limits the number of people in Paul's room. How
must Nancy proceed since she does not know anyone who is present? - ANSWERSUse
two credible witnesses who have their specified paper identification documents.
