NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2023|2023/24 UPDATE|GRADED A+
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CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC
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CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC
What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?
a. Be under 18 years of age
b. Have a criminal record
c. Not pass an exam
d. Be a legal resident of California
D. Be a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be:
a. The entire state of California
b. The co...
NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS 2023
What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?
a. Be under 18 years of age
b. Have a criminal record
c. Not pass an exam
d. Be a legal resident of California - correct answer D. Be a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be:
a. The entire state of California
b. The county in which you live
c. The city in which you work
d. The entire United States - correct answer A. The entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is:
a. 2 years in prison
b. 3 years in prison
c. 4 years in prison
d. Any of the above - correct answer D. Any of the above
- 2, 3, or 4 years in prison
You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date:
a. 6 months
,b. 10 days
c. 30 days
d. None of the above - correct answer C. 30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within:
a. One month
b. 5 days
c. One year
d. 30 days - correct answer B. 5 days
The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:
a. Corporation Commissioner
b. Bureau of Notary Publics
c. Secretary of State
d. Department of Real Estate - correct answer C. Secretary of State
Using the words notario publico:
a. Is encouraged
b. Is legal in California
c. Is prohibited
d. Indicates lingual ability - correct answer C. Is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be
fraudulent, they are guilty of a:
a Misdemeanor
b. Lis pendes
c. Carpe diem
,d. Felony - correct answer D. Felony
Death Certificates:
a. Must be notarized
b. Are not notarized
c. Are filed with the IRS
d. All of the above - correct answer B. Are not notarized
A subscribing witness can bring you a:
a. Quit Claim Deed
b. Grant Deed
c. Mortgage
d. Homestead Declaration - correct answer D. Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now
a. $750
b. $1,500
c. $10,000
d. $75,000 - correct answer C. $10,000
Two credible witnesses
a. Are not allowed
b. Must be over 21
c. Must be fingerprinted
d. None of the above - correct answer D. None of the above
- Are not allowed
, - Must be over 21
- Must be fingerprinted
When do you officially become a notary?
a. When you pass the exam
b. When the Secretary of State sends your commission
c. When you do your first certificate
d. When your oath and bond are filed - correct answer D. When your oath and bond are filed
The notary stamp may be:
a. Triangle
b. Rectangular
c. Only a circle
d. None of the above - correct answer B. Rectangular
The size of the stamp could be:
a. A 6-foot diameter
b. 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length
c. 2 ½ inches by 6 inches
d. One foot square - correct answer B. 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length
If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it:
a. Agent
b. Employer
c. Lawyer
d. Trustor or Trustee - correct answer D. Trustor or Trustee
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