CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC NEWEST EXAM
VERSION 140 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE 2024-
2026 GUARANTEED PASS
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER>>$15,000 from CA admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Protects the public from any damaging
actions you may cause when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within - CORRECT
ANSWER>>5 days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the - CORRECT ANSWER>>Secretary of
State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer shhould use? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>No
Using the words "Notorio publico" - CORRECT ANSWER>>is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they
are guilty of a - CORRECT ANSWER>>felony
, Can Death Certificates be Notarized? - CORRECT ANSWER>>NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary - CORRECT ANSWER>>- Commission doesn't end w/
employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary - CORRECT ANSWER>>- Fees remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary - CORRECT ANSWER>>- May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - CORRECT ANSWER>>$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... - CORRECT ANSWER>>Beneficiary, Grantor/Grantee,
Mortgager/Mortgagee, Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER>>Only notarizing business documents during
business hours if business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When your oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be - CORRECT ANSWER>>rectangular
the size of the stamp could be - CORRECT ANSWER>>1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Criminal: Fines
&/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Infractions (no jail time),
misdimeanors, and felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - CORRECT ANSWER>>Up to $750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is - CORRECT ANSWER>>up to
$1500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of
up to - CORRECT ANSWER>>$2500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that you use that you are not
an attorney and cannot give legal advice: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Up to $1500 fine and at least 1 year
suspension of commission and on 2nd time, revocation of commission for life
VERSION 140 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE 2024-
2026 GUARANTEED PASS
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER>>$15,000 from CA admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Protects the public from any damaging
actions you may cause when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? - CORRECT ANSWER>>The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within - CORRECT
ANSWER>>5 days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the - CORRECT ANSWER>>Secretary of
State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer shhould use? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>No
Using the words "Notorio publico" - CORRECT ANSWER>>is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they
are guilty of a - CORRECT ANSWER>>felony
, Can Death Certificates be Notarized? - CORRECT ANSWER>>NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary - CORRECT ANSWER>>- Commission doesn't end w/
employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary - CORRECT ANSWER>>- Fees remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary - CORRECT ANSWER>>- May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. - CORRECT ANSWER>>Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - CORRECT ANSWER>>$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... - CORRECT ANSWER>>Beneficiary, Grantor/Grantee,
Mortgager/Mortgagee, Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER>>Only notarizing business documents during
business hours if business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When your oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be - CORRECT ANSWER>>rectangular
the size of the stamp could be - CORRECT ANSWER>>1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Criminal: Fines
&/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Infractions (no jail time),
misdimeanors, and felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - CORRECT ANSWER>>Up to $750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is - CORRECT ANSWER>>up to
$1500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of
up to - CORRECT ANSWER>>$2500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that you use that you are not
an attorney and cannot give legal advice: - CORRECT ANSWER>>Up to $1500 fine and at least 1 year
suspension of commission and on 2nd time, revocation of commission for life
