California Notary Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
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California Notary
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California Notary
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? -Answer- 1) Legal resident of California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
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California Notary Exam Study Guide Questions
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Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? -Answer- ✔1) Legal resident of
California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
Function of Notary -Answer- ✔Primarily to authenticate the identity of a signer. An
impartial witness that takes oaths & affirmations, and other acts authorized by law.
Minimum amount for Notary Bond -Answer- ✔$15,000 from CA admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? -Answer- ✔Protects the public from any damaging
actions you may cause when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability
Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? -Answer- ✔The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... -Answer- ✔2 years in prison
3 years in prison
4 years in prison
ALL OF THE ABOVE
How many days do you have to take your oath of office after your commencement
date? -Answer- ✔30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond
within -Answer- ✔5 days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the -Answer- ✔Secretary
of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer
shhould use? -Answer- ✔No
Using the words "Notorio publico" -Answer- ✔is prohibited
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If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be
fraudulent, they are guilty of a -Answer- ✔felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? -Answer- ✔NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary -Answer- ✔- Commission doesn't end w/
employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary -Answer- ✔- Fees remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary -Answer- ✔- May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. -Answer- ✔Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now -Answer- ✔$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... -Answer- ✔Beneficiary, Grantor/Grantee,
Mortgager/Mortgagee, Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement -Answer- ✔Only notarizing business documents during
business hours if business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? -Answer- ✔When your oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be -Answer- ✔rectangular
the size of the stamp could be -Answer- ✔1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? -Answer- ✔Criminal:
Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? -Answer- ✔Infractions (no jail time),
misdimeanors, and felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is -Answer- ✔Up to $750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is -Answer- ✔up
to $1500
California Notary Exam
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