CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM 2024-2025
WITH LATEST CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - ANS-1)
... [Show More] Legal resident of California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
Function of Notary - ANS-Primarily to authenticate the identity of a signer. An impartial witness that
takes oaths & affirmations, and other acts authorized by law.
Minimum amount for Notary Bond - ANS-$15,000 from CA admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? - ANS-Protects the public from any damaging actions you may cause
when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? - ANS-The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - ANS-2 years in prison
3 years in prison
4 years in prison
ALL OF THE ABOVE
How many days do you have to take your oath of office after your commencement date? - ANS-30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within - ANS-5
days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the - ANS-Secretary of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer shhould use? - ANS-No
Using the words "Notorio publico" - ANS-is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent,
they are guilty of a - ANS-felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? - ANS-NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary - ANS-- Commission doesn't end w/ employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary - ANS-- Fees remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary - ANS-- May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. - ANS-Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - ANS-$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... - ANS-Beneficiary, Grantor/Grantee, Mortgager/Mortgagee,
Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement - ANS-Only notarizing business documents during business hours if business
paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? - ANS-When your oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be - ANS-rectangular
the size of the stamp could be - ANS-1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? - ANS-Criminal: Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? - ANS-Infractions (no jail time), misdimeanors, and
felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - ANS-Up to $750 [Show Less]