Notary Public Exam (California); Questions & Answers (Latest Update)
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Notary Public Exam (California); Questions &
Answers (Latest Update)
1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? Be a
legal resident of
California
2: Your jurisdiction will be: The entire state of California
3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: 2, 3 or 4 ...
Notary Public Exam (California); Questions &
Answers (Latest Update)
1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? ✔✔Be a
legal resident of
California
2: Your jurisdiction will be: ✔✔The entire state of California
3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: ✔✔2, 3 or 4 years
4: You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commencement date: ✔✔30
days
5: If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must
respond within:
✔✔5 days
6: The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:
✔✔Secretary of State
7: Using the words notario publico: ✔✔Is prohibited
, Notary Public Exam (California); Questions &
Answers (Latest Update)
8: If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they
know to be
fraudulent, they are guilty of a: ✔✔Felony
9: Death Certificates ✔✔Are not notarized
10: A subscribing witness can bring you a: ✔✔Homestead Declaration
11: The penalty for stating a known false face as true is now: ✔✔$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. ✔✔None of the above
13: When do you officially become a notary: ✔✔When your oath and bond are
filed
14: The notary stamp may be: ✔✔Rectangular
15: The size of the stamp could be: ✔✔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.
, Notary Public Exam (California); Questions &
Answers (Latest Update)
Employer C. Lawyer or D. Trustor or Trustee ✔✔Trustor or Trustee
17: The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: ✔✔Up to $750
18: The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is:
✔✔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: ✔✔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: ✔✔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: ✔✔Calendar days
22: Your commission is dated 09/01/05 and you get your oath filed on 09/25/05.
Your
, Notary Public Exam (California); Questions &
Answers (Latest Update)
commission will expire: ✔✔08/31/09. 4 years from the date of your commission
23: The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: ✔✔$0
24: A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the:
✔✔Probate Code
25: You may turn your journal over to: ✔✔A peace officer with probable cause
26: During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of
the X signer:
✔✔One
27: If you move, you must contact the: ✔✔Secretary of State (within 30 days)
28: Of you move, you must contact the proper authority within: ✔✔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?) ✔✔10 days
30: A commission is valid for ______ years: ✔✔4 years
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