CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? - ANSWER-
Be a legal resident of California
2: Your jurisdiction will be: - ANSWER- The entire state of California
3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - ANSWER- 2, 3 or 4 years
4: You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement
date: - ANSWER- 30 days
5: If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must
respond within: - ANSWER- 5 days
6: The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: - ANSWER- Secretary of State
7: Using the words notario publico: - ANSWER- Is prohibited
8: If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they
know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - ANSWER- Felony
9: Death Certificates - ANSWER- Are not notarized
10: A subscribing witness can bring you a: - ANSWER- Homestead Declaration
11: The penalty for stating a known false face as true is now: - ANSWER- $10,000
12: Two credible witnesses A. Are not allowed, B. must be over 21, C. must be
fingerprinted or D. None of the above. - ANSWER- None of the above
13: When do you officially become a notary: - ANSWER- When your oath and bond are filed
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14: The notary stamp may be: - ANSWER- Rectangular
15: The size of the stamp could be: - ANSWER- 1" W x 2 1/2 L
16: If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize
it: A. Agent B. Employer C. Lawyer or D. Trustor or Trustee - ANSWER- Trustor
or Trustee
17: The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: - ANSWER- Up to $750
18: The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: - ANSWER- Up to $1,500
19: Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is
punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - ANSWER- Up to $2,500.
20: What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: - ANSWER- Up to $1,500 and at least of year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life
21: When a regulation states 30 days it means: - ANSWER- Calendar days
22: Your commission is dated 09/01/05 and you get your oath filed on 09/25/05.
Your commission will expire: - ANSWER- 08/31/09. 4 years from the date of your
commission
23: The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: - ANSWER- $0
24: A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the: - ANSWER- Probate Code
25: You may turn your journal over to: - ANSWER- A peace officer with probable cause
26: During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the
X signer: - ANSWER- One
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27: If you move, you must contact the: - ANSWER- Secretary of State (within 30 days)
28: Of you move, you must contact the proper authority within: - ANSWER- 30 days (Secretary of State)
29: If you give your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of
State: (How much time do you have to do this?) - ANSWER- 10 days
30: A commission is valid for ______ years: - ANSWER- 4 years
31: Your 4-year notary bond is worth: - ANSWER- $15,000
32: The statue of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: - ANSWER- 4 years
33: To be acceptable, ID's must be current or issued within the past: - ANSWER- 5 years
34 What does not need to be on a passport? A. Picture of holder B. Holder's signature C. Notary's signature D; Date of issue - ANSWER- Notary's signature
35: Notary certificates are signed by: A. Notary B. Secretary of State C. Client D.Lender - ANSWER- Notary
36: An ID needs the holder's: - ANSWER- Picture, signature, and physical description
37: When taking an oath: - ANSWER- Raising right hand is not required
38: Notaries must: A. Keep a photocopy of every document notarized B. Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control C. Refuse service to a homeless individual D. None of the above. - ANSWER- Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control
39: When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to: - ANSWER- County Clerk where your current oath is on file
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