California Notary Exam Study Questions (all solved)

California notaries may perform marriage ceremonies: --at any time --at no time --only when the notary is also a priest, minister, rabbi, judge, etc correct answers only when the notary is also a priest, minister, rabbi, judge, etc A proof of execution is used: --to notarize a document signed by a subscribing witness --to notarize a document signed by a credible witness --only to notarize a document that is being sent out of the country correct answers to notarize a document signed by a subscribing witness California notaries may certify: --copies of powers of attorney --copies of death certificates --that a birth certificate is genuine correct answers California notaries must serve: --only residents of the State of California --only legal residents of the United States --everyone correct answers --everyone A subscribing witness must have their identify established by: --A third party and personal knowledge by the notary --Identifications documents (such as a driver's license or passport) are sufficient --A third party and identification documents (such as a driver's license or passport) correct answers A third party and identification documents (such as a driver's license or passport) When resigning their commission, a notary must: --destroy their notarial journal --deface their notarial seal --deliver their notarial seal to the county clerk correct answers deface their notarial seal Your surety bond: --protects you from all liability --protects your commission from being revoked --protects the public from notary misconduct correct answers protects the public from notary misconduct