CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM LATEST (150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS)

CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM LATEST (150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS) Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath and bond? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER- To provide a limited fund to reimburse members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct. The Venue specifically indicates: - ANSWER- The State and County where the notary and the signer of the document were physically located at the time of signing. 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? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER- None of the above Which document must the notary notarize for free? - ANSWER- document relating to nomination for public office Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary seal? - 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: - ANSWER- notarize the document involving this transaction. Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? - ANSWER- Secretary of State When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum the advertising notary can be fined? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER- $15 When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary you must: - 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? - ANSWER- Use two credible witnesses who have their specified paper identification documents.