California Notary Public Exam
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(2026-2027)
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, Critical commencement date commencement date stated in the commission NOT date commission was
issued or mailed
Who issues commission? Secretary of State
When does commission become valid After taking oath of office and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? State of california; not only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed Surety bond for 15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond reimburse members of the public that are damaged by notarial misconduct
May still be liable for damages, costs and attorney's fees exceeding policy limits
What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary public on behalf of
notorial acts on their own time? the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a -doesnt have to be a CA resident
military or naval reservation -cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed county clerk in the county where the notary holds her principal place of business
How much time and who must a notary notify of an Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or
address change? business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: $500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 1-respond in 30 days to written requests for information
2-respond in time specified when certified copies of journal are requested
Can an employer request that fees be turned over to yes.
employer?
How many journals can a notary keep one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's -any member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
journal?
Questions
(2026-2027)
** Expert-Verified Explanation
** Questions with Verified Answer
** New Edition
** 100% Guaranteed Pass
** 100% Correct Answers
, Critical commencement date commencement date stated in the commission NOT date commission was
issued or mailed
Who issues commission? Secretary of State
When does commission become valid After taking oath of office and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? State of california; not only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed Surety bond for 15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond reimburse members of the public that are damaged by notarial misconduct
May still be liable for damages, costs and attorney's fees exceeding policy limits
What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary public on behalf of
notorial acts on their own time? the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a -doesnt have to be a CA resident
military or naval reservation -cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed county clerk in the county where the notary holds her principal place of business
How much time and who must a notary notify of an Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or
address change? business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: $500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 1-respond in 30 days to written requests for information
2-respond in time specified when certified copies of journal are requested
Can an employer request that fees be turned over to yes.
employer?
How many journals can a notary keep one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's -any member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
journal?
