NNA CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM

NNA CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM

1. When may a Notary begin notarizing?: Once the oath and bond are filed.

• What are the three types of special appointments for a Notary?: - Military Base

-Public Employee

• Private Employee
• A Notary commissioned for a military base or naval reserve:: -Is a federal civil service

employee -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:: -

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 em- ployer to limit

services to the employer's business during business hours.: - 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?-

: -Address change

-Name change -resignation of notary -death of the notary

7. How long does a Notary Public have to notify SOS of address change?: 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: option 1 / 2

• In the event of a legal name change, a Notary must file a

with the SOS office.: name-change ap-

plication

• Willful failure to notify the SOS of a change of address or name can result in an infraction

with a fine of up to .: $500

• If a Notary resigns, is disqualified, removed from office, or allows their appointment to

expire without obtaining reappointment in 30 days, they must:-

: Turn in journals and papers to county clerk in the county where their oath is on file within 30 days and destroy or deface their seal

12. When must the SOS be notified of the death of a notary?: immediately

• Upon the death of a Notary, journals must be turned into the county clerk where the oath

was filed within days.: 30

• What is a Notary Public?: 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.

15. What does a Notary Public do?: 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?: - 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 Pub- lic?: - 6 hours
• 3 hours if you are renewing
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