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CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING /ALREADY GRADED
A+ ACTUAL EXAM
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? ......answer.....1)
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 ......answer.....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 ......answer.....$15,000 from CA
admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? ......answer.....Protects the public
from any damaging actions you may cause when performing
notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
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What is your jurisdiction? ......answer.....The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... ......answer.....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? ......answer.....30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of
California must respond within ......answer.....5 days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the
......answer.....Secretary of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what
form a signer shhould use? ......answer.....No
Using the words "Notorio publico" ......answer.....is prohibited
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If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate
document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a
......answer.....felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? ......answer.....NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary ......answer.....- Commission
doesn't end w/ employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary ......answer.....- Fees
remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary ......answer.....- May not charge
fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. ......answer.....Homestead
Declaration
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The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now
......answer.....$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... ......answer.....Beneficiary,
Grantor/Grantee, Mortgager/Mortgagee, Trustor/Trustee,
Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement ......answer.....Only notarizing business
documents during business hours if business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? ......answer.....When your
oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be ......answer.....rectangular
the size of the stamp could be ......answer.....1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative?
......answer.....Criminal: Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
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CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS CURRENTLY TESTING /ALREADY GRADED
A+ ACTUAL EXAM
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? ......answer.....1)
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 ......answer.....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 ......answer.....$15,000 from CA
admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? ......answer.....Protects the public
from any damaging actions you may cause when performing
notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
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What is your jurisdiction? ......answer.....The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... ......answer.....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? ......answer.....30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of
California must respond within ......answer.....5 days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the
......answer.....Secretary of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what
form a signer shhould use? ......answer.....No
Using the words "Notorio publico" ......answer.....is prohibited
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If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate
document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a
......answer.....felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? ......answer.....NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary ......answer.....- Commission
doesn't end w/ employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary ......answer.....- Fees
remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary ......answer.....- May not charge
fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. ......answer.....Homestead
Declaration
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The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now
......answer.....$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... ......answer.....Beneficiary,
Grantor/Grantee, Mortgager/Mortgagee, Trustor/Trustee,
Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement ......answer.....Only notarizing business
documents during business hours if business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? ......answer.....When your
oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be ......answer.....rectangular
the size of the stamp could be ......answer.....1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative?
......answer.....Criminal: Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
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