Notary Exam - General Questions and Verified
Answers
Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath and bond? Correct
Answer: The office of the County Clerk in the county where the notary maintains his/her principal place
of business
Nancy Notary's father, who is also her employer, asked her to notarize documents for the sale of business
property whereby Nancy is named as one of the grantees. What is the appropriate response from Nancy
Notary? Correct Answer: Nancy should explain that she may not notarize the documents because she is
named as a principal even though she is acting in the capacity of an employee.
What is the purpose of the $15,000 surety bond? Correct Answer: To provide a limited fund to reimburse
members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct.
The Venue specifically indicates: Correct Answer: The State and County where the notary and the signer
of the document were physically located at the time of signing.
Which of the following acts have a possible $1,500 fine? Correct Answer: All of the above.
The Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness Certificate is used when a document signer cannot
appear personally appear before the notary. All of the following are true about this notary process,
except? Correct Answer: The signer of the document must put his thumbprint in the notary's journal.
When Nancy Notary arrived at the nursing home to notarize a Power of Attorney for Bill, a patient
there, Nancy realized that Bill was unable to make his signature and had to use the Signature by Mark
process. She used two witnesses to watch Bill make his mark on the Power of Attorney and her notary
journal. Who must write Bill's name and sign his or her name in the journal next to Bill's mark? Correct
Answer: The witness who wrote Bill's name next to Bill's mark on the document or the notary.
Which of the following notaries can notarize a document even if he or she is gaining financial
compensation from the transaction? Correct Answer: None of the above
Which document must the notary notarize for free? Correct Answer: document relating to nomination
for public office
Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary seal? Correct Answer:
Deface or destroy the seal
, Nancy notary is also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for processing the sale of a
property for one of the clients. She may: Correct Answer: notarize the document involving this
transaction.
Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? Correct Answer: Secretary of State
When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum the advertising notary
can be fined? Correct Answer: 1500
Robin is a Notary employed by the Acme Law Firm for the last 25 years. He is ready to retire and resign
from his notary commission. What must he do with his notary journal? Correct Answer: Turn in the
journal to the County Clerk's office where his oath and bond are filed.
Alissa is a non-attorney notary and a qualified, bonded immigration specialist. How much can Alissa
charge to help one individual complete immigration forms? Correct Answer: $15
When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary you must: Correct
Answer: Make sure the document is complete and describe it in the journal as a "foreign language
document."
Linda is called to the UC Davis Burn Unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for Timothy. The head nurse
in charge of Timothy's care limits the number of people in Timothy's room. Since he is burned on 80% of
his body and does not have specified paper identification, how must Linda proceed since she does not
know anyone who is present? Correct Answer: Use two credible witnesses who have their specified
paper identification documents.
Ted has been a notary appointed to the Beale Air Force Base for 25 years. He has decided to take an early
retirement one year into his current notary commission. What can Ted not do? Correct Answer: Be a
self-employed part-time notary.
When Mark a notary public is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write on the "by
_______________________," line? Correct Answer: The name of the person swearing/affirming and
signing the document.
Linda a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized that is incomplete.
What should Mary do? Correct Answer: Refuse to notarize the document.
What must a notary public do when there is a change of business address, residence address, and/or
change of county? Correct Answer: A notary public is required to notify the Secretary of State in writing,
by certified mail, within 30 days of any change of business or residence address.
Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents? Correct Answer: No
Answers
Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath and bond? Correct
Answer: The office of the County Clerk in the county where the notary maintains his/her principal place
of business
Nancy Notary's father, who is also her employer, asked her to notarize documents for the sale of business
property whereby Nancy is named as one of the grantees. What is the appropriate response from Nancy
Notary? Correct Answer: Nancy should explain that she may not notarize the documents because she is
named as a principal even though she is acting in the capacity of an employee.
What is the purpose of the $15,000 surety bond? Correct Answer: To provide a limited fund to reimburse
members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct.
The Venue specifically indicates: Correct Answer: The State and County where the notary and the signer
of the document were physically located at the time of signing.
Which of the following acts have a possible $1,500 fine? Correct Answer: All of the above.
The Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness Certificate is used when a document signer cannot
appear personally appear before the notary. All of the following are true about this notary process,
except? Correct Answer: The signer of the document must put his thumbprint in the notary's journal.
When Nancy Notary arrived at the nursing home to notarize a Power of Attorney for Bill, a patient
there, Nancy realized that Bill was unable to make his signature and had to use the Signature by Mark
process. She used two witnesses to watch Bill make his mark on the Power of Attorney and her notary
journal. Who must write Bill's name and sign his or her name in the journal next to Bill's mark? Correct
Answer: The witness who wrote Bill's name next to Bill's mark on the document or the notary.
Which of the following notaries can notarize a document even if he or she is gaining financial
compensation from the transaction? Correct Answer: None of the above
Which document must the notary notarize for free? Correct Answer: document relating to nomination
for public office
Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary seal? Correct Answer:
Deface or destroy the seal
, Nancy notary is also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for processing the sale of a
property for one of the clients. She may: Correct Answer: notarize the document involving this
transaction.
Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? Correct Answer: Secretary of State
When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum the advertising notary
can be fined? Correct Answer: 1500
Robin is a Notary employed by the Acme Law Firm for the last 25 years. He is ready to retire and resign
from his notary commission. What must he do with his notary journal? Correct Answer: Turn in the
journal to the County Clerk's office where his oath and bond are filed.
Alissa is a non-attorney notary and a qualified, bonded immigration specialist. How much can Alissa
charge to help one individual complete immigration forms? Correct Answer: $15
When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary you must: Correct
Answer: Make sure the document is complete and describe it in the journal as a "foreign language
document."
Linda is called to the UC Davis Burn Unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for Timothy. The head nurse
in charge of Timothy's care limits the number of people in Timothy's room. Since he is burned on 80% of
his body and does not have specified paper identification, how must Linda proceed since she does not
know anyone who is present? Correct Answer: Use two credible witnesses who have their specified
paper identification documents.
Ted has been a notary appointed to the Beale Air Force Base for 25 years. He has decided to take an early
retirement one year into his current notary commission. What can Ted not do? Correct Answer: Be a
self-employed part-time notary.
When Mark a notary public is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write on the "by
_______________________," line? Correct Answer: The name of the person swearing/affirming and
signing the document.
Linda a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized that is incomplete.
What should Mary do? Correct Answer: Refuse to notarize the document.
What must a notary public do when there is a change of business address, residence address, and/or
change of county? Correct Answer: A notary public is required to notify the Secretary of State in writing,
by certified mail, within 30 days of any change of business or residence address.
Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents? Correct Answer: No
