GUAM NOTARY EXAM 2026–2027 | (50 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100%
VERIFIED
Law & Notarial Practice | Office of the Attorney General of Guam / Guam Department of Administration
| Key Domains: Notarial Acts, Notary Public Requirements, Guam Notary Act, Identification and
Verification, Record Keeping (Journal), and Legal/Ethical Responsibilities | Expert-Aligned Structure |
Exam-Ready Format
Introduction
This structured practice examination for 2026-2027 provides the complete layout for
generating high-quality exam-style questions with correct answers and rationales. It
emphasizes foundational notarial principles, statutory compliance (5 GCA Chapter 33),
fraud prevention protocols, and evidence-based document verification strategies critical to
professional legal administration and successful Guam notary public commissioning.
DISCLAIMER: This document contains ORIGINAL practice questions developed for study
purposes aligned to Guam Notary Act and Model Notary Act. It does NOT contain actual
confidential Guam Attorney General examination items and is not affiliated with the Office
of the Attorney General of Guam. Use for educational review only.
Answer Format & STRICT RANDOMIZATION PROTOCOL
All correct answers appear in bold and cyan, accompanied by concise rationales explaining
legal/operational reasoning, statutory code adherence (5 GCA Chapter 33), and why
alternative options are less appropriate. Placement of correct choice (A, B, C, or D) is strictly
and unpredictably randomized with even distribution to guarantee authentic exam
simulation.
Question 1: Per 5 GCA Chapter 33, what are the minimum qualifications to be
commissioned as a notary public on Guam?
A. At least 21, reside in any U.S. state, no exam required
B. At least 18 years old, reside on Guam, read/write English, U.S. citizen, pass written
exam, file complete application with no significant misstatement
C. At least 16, need not be U.S. citizen but must own property
D. Only Attorneys can become notaries on Guam
Correct Answer: B – At least 18 years old, reside on Guam, read/write English, U.S.
citizen, pass written exam, file complete application with no significant misstatement
,Rationale: 5 GCA §33201(b): 18+, Guam residence, read/write English, U.S. citizen, pass
exam per §33212, application with no material misstatement/omission. Not limited to
attorneys, not 21/16, property ownership not required.
Question 2: Every application for a notarial commission in Guam must include:
A. Fingerprints only with no declaration
B. College degree and 5 references
C. Only name and phone number
D. Personal qualifications statement, written exam when required, notarized
declaration, application fee, evidence of bond
Correct Answer: D – Personal qualifications statement, written exam when required,
notarized declaration, application fee, evidence of bond
Rationale: §33212: application on AG forms includes qualifications statement, exam,
notarized declaration, fee, and bond evidence per §33203. Simple contact info insufficient.
Question 3: What must be disclosed in the notary application regarding background?
A. Only age with no address
B. No criminal history disclosure required
C. Age, residence & business address, English ability, all criminal convictions (police &
court clearances), all issuances/denials/revocations of notary or professional licenses
D. Only education background
Correct Answer: C – Age, residence & business address, English ability, all criminal
convictions (police & court clearances), all issuances/denials/revocations of notary
or professional licenses
Rationale: Model application requires full disclosure: age, residence/business address,
English ability, criminal convictions (clearances), and history of commissions/licenses
issuances/denials/revocations to assess fitness.
Question 4: The Attorney General may deny a notary application based on:
, A. Conviction of crime involving dishonesty/moral turpitude,
revocation/suspension/restriction of prior notary or professional license, failure to
pass exam or meet statutory qualifications
B. Applicant's political affiliation
C. Applicant being left-handed
D. Applicant living in apartment vs house
Correct Answer: A – Conviction of crime involving dishonesty/moral turpitude,
revocation/suspension/restriction of prior notary or professional license, failure to
pass exam or meet statutory qualifications
Rationale: AG may deny for lack of qualifications, prior revocation/suspension, crime of
dishonesty/moral turpitude (5 GCA felony in Guam or felony-equivalent outside, injury,
breach of duty), failure to pass exam or material misstatement.
Question 5: Which notarial acts is a Guam notary empowered to perform per §33301?
A. Only marriage ceremonies and divorces
B. Giving legal advice and drafting deeds
C. Acknowledgments, oaths & affirmations, jurats, and copy certifications
D. Only certifying public records such as birth certificates
Correct Answer: C – Acknowledgments, oaths & affirmations, jurats, and copy
certifications
Rationale: Guam Model Act §33301 lists four: acknowledgments (voluntary signature
admission), oaths/affirmations, jurats (sworn signature + oath), copy certifications of non-
public record documents. Cannot give legal advice (UPL) or certify public records (must
obtain certified copy from custodian).
Question 6: An acknowledgment is best defined as:
A. Notarial act certifying signer whose identity proven on satisfactory evidence
appeared before notary and admitted voluntarily signing document for its stated
purpose
B. Act where notary writes document for signer
C. Act where notary guarantees truth of document contents
CORRECT ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+ | 100%
VERIFIED
Law & Notarial Practice | Office of the Attorney General of Guam / Guam Department of Administration
| Key Domains: Notarial Acts, Notary Public Requirements, Guam Notary Act, Identification and
Verification, Record Keeping (Journal), and Legal/Ethical Responsibilities | Expert-Aligned Structure |
Exam-Ready Format
Introduction
This structured practice examination for 2026-2027 provides the complete layout for
generating high-quality exam-style questions with correct answers and rationales. It
emphasizes foundational notarial principles, statutory compliance (5 GCA Chapter 33),
fraud prevention protocols, and evidence-based document verification strategies critical to
professional legal administration and successful Guam notary public commissioning.
DISCLAIMER: This document contains ORIGINAL practice questions developed for study
purposes aligned to Guam Notary Act and Model Notary Act. It does NOT contain actual
confidential Guam Attorney General examination items and is not affiliated with the Office
of the Attorney General of Guam. Use for educational review only.
Answer Format & STRICT RANDOMIZATION PROTOCOL
All correct answers appear in bold and cyan, accompanied by concise rationales explaining
legal/operational reasoning, statutory code adherence (5 GCA Chapter 33), and why
alternative options are less appropriate. Placement of correct choice (A, B, C, or D) is strictly
and unpredictably randomized with even distribution to guarantee authentic exam
simulation.
Question 1: Per 5 GCA Chapter 33, what are the minimum qualifications to be
commissioned as a notary public on Guam?
A. At least 21, reside in any U.S. state, no exam required
B. At least 18 years old, reside on Guam, read/write English, U.S. citizen, pass written
exam, file complete application with no significant misstatement
C. At least 16, need not be U.S. citizen but must own property
D. Only Attorneys can become notaries on Guam
Correct Answer: B – At least 18 years old, reside on Guam, read/write English, U.S.
citizen, pass written exam, file complete application with no significant misstatement
,Rationale: 5 GCA §33201(b): 18+, Guam residence, read/write English, U.S. citizen, pass
exam per §33212, application with no material misstatement/omission. Not limited to
attorneys, not 21/16, property ownership not required.
Question 2: Every application for a notarial commission in Guam must include:
A. Fingerprints only with no declaration
B. College degree and 5 references
C. Only name and phone number
D. Personal qualifications statement, written exam when required, notarized
declaration, application fee, evidence of bond
Correct Answer: D – Personal qualifications statement, written exam when required,
notarized declaration, application fee, evidence of bond
Rationale: §33212: application on AG forms includes qualifications statement, exam,
notarized declaration, fee, and bond evidence per §33203. Simple contact info insufficient.
Question 3: What must be disclosed in the notary application regarding background?
A. Only age with no address
B. No criminal history disclosure required
C. Age, residence & business address, English ability, all criminal convictions (police &
court clearances), all issuances/denials/revocations of notary or professional licenses
D. Only education background
Correct Answer: C – Age, residence & business address, English ability, all criminal
convictions (police & court clearances), all issuances/denials/revocations of notary
or professional licenses
Rationale: Model application requires full disclosure: age, residence/business address,
English ability, criminal convictions (clearances), and history of commissions/licenses
issuances/denials/revocations to assess fitness.
Question 4: The Attorney General may deny a notary application based on:
, A. Conviction of crime involving dishonesty/moral turpitude,
revocation/suspension/restriction of prior notary or professional license, failure to
pass exam or meet statutory qualifications
B. Applicant's political affiliation
C. Applicant being left-handed
D. Applicant living in apartment vs house
Correct Answer: A – Conviction of crime involving dishonesty/moral turpitude,
revocation/suspension/restriction of prior notary or professional license, failure to
pass exam or meet statutory qualifications
Rationale: AG may deny for lack of qualifications, prior revocation/suspension, crime of
dishonesty/moral turpitude (5 GCA felony in Guam or felony-equivalent outside, injury,
breach of duty), failure to pass exam or material misstatement.
Question 5: Which notarial acts is a Guam notary empowered to perform per §33301?
A. Only marriage ceremonies and divorces
B. Giving legal advice and drafting deeds
C. Acknowledgments, oaths & affirmations, jurats, and copy certifications
D. Only certifying public records such as birth certificates
Correct Answer: C – Acknowledgments, oaths & affirmations, jurats, and copy
certifications
Rationale: Guam Model Act §33301 lists four: acknowledgments (voluntary signature
admission), oaths/affirmations, jurats (sworn signature + oath), copy certifications of non-
public record documents. Cannot give legal advice (UPL) or certify public records (must
obtain certified copy from custodian).
Question 6: An acknowledgment is best defined as:
A. Notarial act certifying signer whose identity proven on satisfactory evidence
appeared before notary and admitted voluntarily signing document for its stated
purpose
B. Act where notary writes document for signer
C. Act where notary guarantees truth of document contents
