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1CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC FINAL EXAM
Questions and Verified Answers Latest Versions 2024
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Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath and bond? - ANSWER- The office
of the County Clerk in the county where the notary maintains his/her principal place of business
Nancy Notary's father, who is also her employer, asked her to notarize documents for the sale of business property
whereby Nancy is named as one of the grantees. What is the appropriate response from Nancy Notary? - ANSWER-
Nancy should explain that she may not notarize the documents because she is named as a principal even though she
is acting in the capacity of an employee.
What is the purpose of the $15,000 surety bond? - ANSWER- To provide a limited fund to reimburse members of the
public who are damaged by notarial misconduct.
The Venue specifically indicates: - ANSWER- The State and County where the notary and the signer of the
document were physically located at the time of signing.
The Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness Certificate is used when a document signer cannot appear personally
appear before the notary. All of the following are true about this notary process, except? - ANSWER- The signer of
the document must put his thumbprint in the notary's journal.
When Nancy Notary arrived at the nursing home to notarize a Power of Attorney for Bill, a patient there, Nancy
realized that Bill was unable to make his
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signature and had to use the Signature by Mark process. She used two witnesses to watch Bill make his mark on the
Power of Attorney and her notary journal. Who must write Bill's name and sign his or her name in the journal next to
Bill's mark? -
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ANSWER- The witness who wrote Bill's name next to Bill's mark on the document or the notary.
Which of the following notaries can notarize a document even if he or she is gaining financial compensation from the
transaction? - ANSWER- None of the above
Which document must the notary notarize for free? - ANSWER- document relating to nomination for public office
Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary seal? - ANSWER- Deface or
destroy the seal
Nancy notary is also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for processing the sale of a property for
one of the clients. She may: - ANSWER- notarize the document involving this transaction.
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Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? - ANSWER- Secretary of State
When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum the advertising notary can be fined?
- ANSWER- $1500
Robin is a Notary employed by the Acme Law Firm for the last 25 years. He is ready to retire and resign from his
notary commission. What must he do with his notary journal? - ANSWER- Turn in the journal to the County Clerk's
office where his oath and bond are filed.
Alissa is a non-attorney notary and a qualified, bonded immigration specialist. How much can Alissa charge to help
one individual complete immigration forms?
- ANSWER- $15
When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary you must: - ANSWER- make sure
the document is complete and describe it in the journal as a "foreign language document."
Linda is called to the UC Davis Burn Unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for Timothy. The head nurse in charge of
Timothy's care limits the number of people in Timothy's room. Since he is burned on 80% of his body and does not
have specified paper identification, how must Linda proceed since she does not know
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anyone who is present? - ANSWER- Use two credible witnesses who have their specified paper identification
documents.
Ted has been a notary appointed to the Beale Air Force Base for 25 years. He has decided to take an early retirement
one year into his current notary commission. What can Ted not do? - ANSWER- Be a self-employed part-time
notary.
When Mark a notary public is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write
Linda a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized that is incomplete. What should
Mary do? - ANSWER- Refuse to notarize the document.
What must a notary public do when there is a change of business address, residence address, and/or change of
county? - ANSWER- A notary public is required to notify the Secretary of State in writing, by certified mail, within
30 days of any change of business or residence address.
Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents? - ANSWER- No
What suggested wording could the notary use when certifying a copy of a Power of Attorney? - ANSWER- I
examined the original power of attorney and the copy of the power of attorney. I further certify that the copy is a true
and correct copy of the original power of attorney.
All of the following are a basis for the use of a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness" except? - ANSWER-
When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may sign the document by mark.
Jim went alone to his longtime friend Ned, a notary public of State of California, to have his Grant Deed for his and
his wife's property in Guam notarized. Jim's only photo identification was issued six years ago and had expired. Ned
was unable to complete the notarization because: - ANSWER- Jim's only form of identification was issued over five
years ago and had expired.
Ms. Jones brings a document to Mary a notary public to be notarized. Mary will mark in her journal that it was a
Jurat. What identifying wording did she rely on? - ANSWER- "Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me".
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Bill brings a document to be acknowledged before a Notary Public. The Notary Public certifies on the
Acknowledgment form to all of the following. Which one is incorrect? - ANSWER- "Subscribed and sworn to (or
affirmed) before me".
Since there is no prescribed wording for an oath, what would be an acceptable oath? - ANSWER- "Do you swear or
affirm that the statements in this document are true?"
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