California Notary Public Comprehensive Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Version A+ Graded
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California Notary Public Comprehensive Exam
Questions and Correct Answers Latest Version
2024 -2025 A+ Graded
California Notary Public Comprehensive Exam
Questions and Correct Answers Latest Version
2024 -2025 A+ Graded
What is a Notary Public? Correct Answer- A Notary Public is a person of honesty,
credibility, truthfulness, and integrity appointed by the State of California to serve the
public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of acts related to the signing of
important documents, taking oaths and affirmations and performing other acts
authorized by law.
What does a Notary Public do? Correct Answer- A NP authenticates a person's identity
A NP verifies that the person has signed the document.
A NP compels an affiant to truthfulness.
Essentially, a Notary Public ensures the person is who they say they are, witnesses them
sign the document, and ensures they are telling the truth.
What is required to become a Notary Public in California? Correct Answer- - 18 years old
or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of State
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of training must be completed to become a Notary Public? Correct
Answer- - 6 hours
- 3 hours if you are renewing
What is the duty of a Notary Public? Correct Answer- It is the duty of a Notary Public to
perform a notarial act when presented with a proper request and the fee for the notarial
,California Notary Public Comprehensive Exam
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act has been paid.
How can a Notary Public ensure they are an impartial witness? Correct Answer- The
Notary Public must ensure they have no direct financial or beneficial interest in the
notarized transaction. This means that they:
-must not be named in the document.
-may never notarize their own signature.
When would their be a conflict of interest for a Notary Public? Correct Answer- A NP
who has a direct financial or beneficial interest in a transaction shall not perform any
notarization in connection to that transaction.
- Since CA is a community property state, a NP should exercise caution when
performing notarial services for a spouse or domestic partner.
In real property transactions, a Notary Public would have a Conflict of Interest if named
as: Correct Answer- Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
Lessor/lessee
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Vendor/vendee
Beneficiary
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool to remember when you have to say no to notary in event of
conflict of interest? Correct Answer- if it ends in or/ee - NO TO NOTARY
When does a Notary Public have no direct financial or beneficial interest if acting on
behalf of the signer in the capacity of: Correct Answer- Agent
Attorney
Employee
Escrow holder
Insurer
Lender
In these capacities, the NP is not benefiting directly and may notarize.
,California Notary Public Comprehensive Exam
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Who appoints Notaries Public in the state of CA? Correct Answer- The Secretary of State
How is the Notary's right to act as an official witness granted? Correct Answer- By a
written authorization called a commission.
How long is a Notary's term of office? Correct Answer- Four years
Where does a Notary have jurisdiction? Correct Answer- statewide
How long after receiving their commission from the Secretary of State does a Notary
have to file an oath? Correct Answer- 30 days
What are the two steps of authenticating a commission? Correct Answer- - Take and file
an oath of public office
- File a $15,000 surety bond with the county clerk's office
What are the two ways in which a Notary may file an oat of office? Correct Answer- In
person: a county clerk employee will administer the oath of office and identify the
Notary.
By mail or physical delivery that provides a receipt: another Notary in the same county
where the Notary is filing the oat and bond will administer the oat of office.
Where is the Notary's bond purchased? Correct Answer- from a California Admitted
Surety Insurer in the amount of $15,000
When may a Notary begin notarizing? Correct Answer- Once the oath and bond are
filed.
What are the three types of special appointments for a Notary? Correct Answer- -
Military Base
-Public Employee
- Private Employee
A Notary commissioned for a military base or naval reserve: Correct Answer- -Is a
federal civil service employee
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-Must be a US citizen
-Notarizes on base only
-May charge no fees
-Commission ends when service on base ends
A Notary commissioned for a public state, county, city, or public school district agency:
Correct Answer- -Must be an employee of a public agency
-Notarizes for public agency only
-Must charge for all notarial services
-Remits fees charged back to agency
-Commission ends when employment ends
A Notary Public who has agreed to special provisions with his or her employer to limit
services to the employer's business during business hours. Correct Answer- - Bond and
supplies paid for by employer
-Limited service agreement
-Agreement may contain a fee remission agreement during business hours
-end of employment does not end commission
What are the circumstances when the Secretary of State must be notified? Correct
Answer- -Address change
-Name change
-resignation of notary
-death of the notary
How long does a Notary Public have to notify SOS of address change? Correct Answer-
30 days
A Notary who changes the address of his or her principle place of business to a new
county has the ______________ to file a new oath of office and bond in the new
county Correct Answer- option
In the event of a legal name change, a Notary must file a
________________________________ with the SOS office. Correct Answer-
name-change application
Willful failure to notify the SOS of a change of address or name can result in an
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