California Notary Exam; Questions & Answers
(Latest Update)
Notary Public ✔✔Integrity
State-Appointed
Public Servant
Impartial Witness
Notary Public Main Duties ✔✔Authenticate
Verify
Compel Truthfulness
Notary Public Qualifications ✔✔18 Years old+
Posses Integrity
Legally resides in California
Complete 6 or 3 hour course
Pass State Exam
Pass Back ground check
When should you refuse service? ✔✔Can't be named in document
Never notarize own signature
, California Notary Exam; Questions & Answers
(Latest Update)
No direct financial or beneficial interest
Are you allowed to notarize for spouse, partner, or family? ✔✔Yes. But exercise
caution.
When can you not be the notary? ✔✔When you are an -OR or an -EE
For example, you can not be the grantor or lessee
How long is a commission? ✔✔4 years
Once you receive the commission, what do you do? ✔✔Take an oath of office
File $15,000 Surety bond with county clerk
This can be done in person or by mail
Types of Appointments ✔✔Military Base Notary
Public Employee Notary
Private Employee Notary
Private Employee Notary ✔✔Limited Service Agreements: States that
transactions directly
associated with the business during business hours
(Latest Update)
Notary Public ✔✔Integrity
State-Appointed
Public Servant
Impartial Witness
Notary Public Main Duties ✔✔Authenticate
Verify
Compel Truthfulness
Notary Public Qualifications ✔✔18 Years old+
Posses Integrity
Legally resides in California
Complete 6 or 3 hour course
Pass State Exam
Pass Back ground check
When should you refuse service? ✔✔Can't be named in document
Never notarize own signature
, California Notary Exam; Questions & Answers
(Latest Update)
No direct financial or beneficial interest
Are you allowed to notarize for spouse, partner, or family? ✔✔Yes. But exercise
caution.
When can you not be the notary? ✔✔When you are an -OR or an -EE
For example, you can not be the grantor or lessee
How long is a commission? ✔✔4 years
Once you receive the commission, what do you do? ✔✔Take an oath of office
File $15,000 Surety bond with county clerk
This can be done in person or by mail
Types of Appointments ✔✔Military Base Notary
Public Employee Notary
Private Employee Notary
Private Employee Notary ✔✔Limited Service Agreements: States that
transactions directly
associated with the business during business hours
