California Notary Public Exam Practice

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What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?

Be a legal resident of California

Your jurisdiction will be:

The entire state of California

A possible penalty for committing perjury is:

2 years in prison

3 years in prison

4 years in prison

Any of the above (correct)

You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within:

5 days Signup and view all the answers

The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:

Secretary of State Signup and view all the answers

Using the words notario publico is prohibited.

True Signup and view all the answers

If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a:

Felony Signup and view all the answers

Death certificates are notarized.

False Signup and view all the answers

A subscribing witness can bring you a:

Homestead Declaration Signup and view all the answers

The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now:

$10,000 Signup and view all the answers

Two credible witnesses:

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

When do you officially become a notary?

When your oath and bond are filed Signup and view all the answers

The notary stamp may be:

Rectangular Signup and view all the answers

The size of the stamp could be:

1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length Signup and view all the answers

If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it:

Trustor or Trustee Signup and view all the answers

The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is:

Up to $750 Signup and view all the answers

The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is:

Up to $1,500 Signup and view all the answers

Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to:

$2,500 Signup and view all the answers

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 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life Signup and view all the answers

When a regulation states 30 days it means:

Calendar days Signup and view all the answers

Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/05. Your commission will expire:

8/31/09 Signup and view all the answers

The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is:

$0 Signup and view all the answers

A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the:

Probate Code Signup and view all the answers

You may turn your journal over to:

A Peace Officer with probable cause Signup and view all the answers

During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X signer?

One Signup and view all the answers

If you move, you must contact the:

Secretary of State Signup and view all the answers

If you move, you must contact the proper authority within:

30 days Signup and view all the answers

If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State within:

10 days Signup and view all the answers

A commission is valid for ______ years:

4 years Signup and view all the answers

Your 4-year notary bond is worth:

$15,000 Signup and view all the answers

The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is:

Four years Signup and view all the answers

To be acceptable, IDs must be current or issued within the past:

5 years Signup and view all the answers

What does not need to be on a passport?

False Signup and view all the answers

Notary certificates are signed by:

Notary Signup and view all the answers

An ID needs the holder's:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When taking an oath, raising the right hand is not required.

True Signup and view all the answers

Notaries must:

Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control Signup and view all the answers

When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to:

County Clerk where your current oath is on file Signup and view all the answers

If you fail to file the oath and bond on time:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

A notary seeking reappointment must retake the notary exam:

Every 4 years Signup and view all the answers

The fine for willful failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address or name change is:

$500 Signup and view all the answers

Notaries can withhold services:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which is the true statement?

A notary does not have to charge a fee Signup and view all the answers

A notary may:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Signers of the following documents must leave a right thumbprint:

b & c Signup and view all the answers

A notary is obligated to:

Reimburse a surety company for bond funds paid out Signup and view all the answers

An affirmation is:

Legal equivalent of an oath but has no referral to a Supreme Being Signup and view all the answers

A non-attorney notary (qualified & bonded as an immigration consultant) may charge up to $10 for:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

A notary may not notarize when they are a mortgagor in a transaction.

True Signup and view all the answers

For a first-time applicant to get a commission they:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

A certificate of authorization may be gotten:

From the Secretary of State Signup and view all the answers

Satisfactory evidence of identity means relying on either:

a and b Signup and view all the answers

A California Notary may:

Take depositions and affidavits Signup and view all the answers

An oath is:

a and c Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

California Notary Public Requirements

Must be a legal resident of California to become a notary public
Jurisdiction encompasses the entire state of California

Perjury and Penalties

Possible penalties for perjury include up to 4 years in prison
A false statement can lead to a fine of $10,000 and legal consequences

Oath and Commission

Notaries have 30 days to take the oath of office after the commencement date
Official notary status begins once the oath and bond are filed
A notary commission lasts for 4 years and is valued at $15,000

Notary Certificates and Documents

Certificates of Authorization issued by the Secretary of State must be responded to within 5 days
Death certificates are not subject to notarization
Two credible witnesses are not mandatory for notarization

Notarization Process

Notarial acts, including taking oaths and witnessing signatures, must be documented
Notaries must ensure ID presented is current or issued within the past 5 years
A right thumbprint is required for specific documents such as Power of Attorney

Fees and Fines

Notaries cannot charge for notarizing certain forms, such as a circulator's affidavit
Fines, ranging up to $1,500, can be imposed for failing to notify authorities about lost journals or stamps
A notary may incur penalties for overcharging and can be fined up to $750 for nonimmigration forms

Record Keeping and Responsibilities

Notaries must keep stamps and journals under direct control at all times
Failure to provide a journal upon request can lead to civil penalties up to $2,500
If relocating, notaries must notify the Secretary of State within 30 days

Special Considerations

Notaries must refrain from notarizing documents where they act as a trustor or trustee
An affirmation serves as a legal equivalent of an oath without involving a Supreme Being
Non-attorney notaries may charge small fees for certain services as an immigration consultant

Notary Actions

A notary may notarize documents in a foreign language and is permitted to notarize for relatives in certain scenarios
It is illegal for notaries to represent themselves as "notario publico"
Willful failure to notify about address changes incurs a fine of $500

Miscellaneous

Notary stamps can be rectangular or typically measure 1 inch by 2 ½ inches
Commissions expire based on the filing date of the oath and bond
Notary certificates must include the notary's signature but not on passports

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Questions and Answers

What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?

Your jurisdiction will be:

A possible penalty for committing perjury is:

You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date?

If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within:

The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:

Using the words notario publico is prohibited.

If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a:

Death certificates are notarized.

A subscribing witness can bring you a:

The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now:

Two credible witnesses:

When do you officially become a notary?

The notary stamp may be:

The size of the stamp could be:

If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it:

The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is:

The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is:

Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to:

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?

When a regulation states 30 days it means:

Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/05. Your commission will expire:

The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is:

A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the:

You may turn your journal over to:

During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X signer?

If you move, you must contact the:

If you move, you must contact the proper authority within:

If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State within:

A commission is valid for ______ years:

Your 4-year notary bond is worth:

The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is:

To be acceptable, IDs must be current or issued within the past:

What does not need to be on a passport?

Notary certificates are signed by:

An ID needs the holder's:

When taking an oath, raising the right hand is not required.

Notaries must:

When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to:

If you fail to file the oath and bond on time:

A notary seeking reappointment must retake the notary exam:

The fine for willful failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address or name change is:

Notaries can withhold services:

Which is the true statement?

A notary may:

Signers of the following documents must leave a right thumbprint:

A notary is obligated to:

An affirmation is:

A non-attorney notary (qualified & bonded as an immigration consultant) may charge up to $10 for:

A notary may not notarize when they are a mortgagor in a transaction.

For a first-time applicant to get a commission they:

A certificate of authorization may be gotten:

Satisfactory evidence of identity means relying on either:

A California Notary may:

An oath is:

Study Notes

California Notary Public Requirements

Perjury and Penalties

Oath and Commission

Notary Certificates and Documents

Notarization Process

Fees and Fines

Record Keeping and Responsibilities

Special Considerations

Notary Actions

Miscellaneous

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