notary is used for - ANSWER function of commerce, legal actions, and personal business
how many notaries can the Secretary of State appoint - ANSWER as many notaries public as necessary
requirements for notary - ANSWER california resident, 18 years of age, course of study, closed-book examina...
Notary Exam|| 103 QUESTIONS ||
CORRECT ANSWERS
notary is used for - ANSWER function of commerce, legal actions, and personal business
how many notaries can the Secretary of State appoint - ANSWER as many notaries public as necessary
requirements for notary - ANSWER california resident, 18 years of age, course of study, closed-book
examination, background check
exceptions to location requirements - ANSWER military or naval reservations
exception to residency requirements - ANSWER if part of military, must be US citizen
prior to reappointment as a notary public - ANSWER 3 hour refresher course requirement
if commission expires before application of new commission - ANSWER must take 6 hour course
within 1 year of examination - ANSWER must submit fingerprints for background check
how long is the term of office for a notary public? - ANSWER four years from commencement date stated
in commission
within 30 days - ANSWER must file both oath of office and bond with the county clerk
for military and naval reservations - ANSWER can only do notary in that designated reservation (cannot
collect fees if federal employee)
, a notary public must obtain a bond of - ANSWER 15,000 from an insurer, file with county clerk from their
county in which principal business is located
the purpose of the bond is to - ANSWER provide a limited fund to reimburse members of the public who
are damaged by notarial misconduct (However, the notary public and the surety named on the notary
public's official bond are liable in a civil action for all the damages sustained from a notary public's
misconduct or neglect.)
Notary public employees only may perform notarial acts... - ANSWER for and on behalf of their public
entity employer.
On termination or resignation from employment with the public entity: - ANSWER 1) the employee must
immediately send written notice of resignation to the California Secretary of State; (2) all notarial records
must be delivered to the county clerk within 30 days; and (3) the notary public's seal must be defaced or
destroyed.
upon termination or resignation from employment with the military or naval reservation - ANSWER all
notarial records must be delivered to the county clerk within 30 days and the notary public's seal must
be defaced or destroyed.
A notary public's commission takes effect on the date - ANSWER the notary public files their oath of
office and a surety bond in the amount of $15,000 with the county clerk's office
if changing counties or business location - ANSWER A notary public with a new commission is permitted
to take and subscribe the oath in front of another notary public as long as the oath is administered in the
county where the oath and bond for the new commission will be filed
Notaries public must notify the California Secretary of State by certified mail or any other means of
physical delivery that provides a receipt - ANSWER within 30 days of changing their business or residence
address
failure to notify Secretary of State about change of address results in - ANSWER fine of up to $500
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