California Notary Exam UPDATED Questions and CORRECT Answers
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California Notary
California Notary Exam UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - CORRECT 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 A...
California Notary Exam UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- $15,000 from CA admitted
Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Protects the public from any
damaging actions you may cause when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability
Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 30 days
,If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 5 days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Secretary of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer shhould
use? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- No
Using the words "Notorio publico" - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be
fraudulent, they are guilty of a - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- - Commission doesn't
end w/ employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- - Fees remitted back to
the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- - May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
$10,000
, Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Beneficiary,
Grantor/Grantee, Mortgager/Mortgagee, Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Only notarizing business
documents during business hours if business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- When your oath and
bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- rectangular
the size of the stamp could be - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Criminal: Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Infractions
(no jail time), misdimeanors, and felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Up to
$750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- up to $1500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a
civil penalty of up to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- $2500
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