2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
● A notary public is available to serve as an official . Answer: Impartial
witness to vertify(ies)the identity of the signer(s) when completing an
Acknowledgment, taking affidavits and /or administer oath when
completing Jurats
● The notary commission term is . Answer: 4 years
● Important steps to becoming a notary are as follows . Answer: Submit
an application to the examination site and pay the application fee of $40
for the first time Applicants and a renewal of $20 for a person retaking
the exam
● Pass examination with a score of? . Answer: 70%
● What do you need to order that are required by law? . Answer: Seal
and stamp
Journal with thumb printer
Notary bond
Printed acknowledgment and jurat certificates are also needed and used
by the notary
, ● No notary are permitted for military personnel notarizations . Answer:
Fees
● File your oath and bond within? . Answer: 30days of the
commencement date stated in the commission
● It is recommended for a notary whose commission is expiring to
retake the examination . Answer: 6 months prior to the termination date
of their commission
● All new and renewing notaries are required to submit . Answer:
Fingerprints or background check to the department of justice and the
Federal Bureau of investigation every 4 years
● Geographic jurisdictions is . Answer: Statewide
● The required surety bond for . Answer: 15,000 is to protect the general
public
● California notaries are prohibited from? . Answer: Performing any
duties which may be construed as the unlawful practice of law