CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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Term of office for California notary public - ans -Specified as four years under
Government Code § 8204.
Prohibited actions for notaries - ans -Includes notarizing a document without a
signer's personal appearance, advertising as a 'notario publico,' and charging a fee
for notarizing a vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope as per Government
Code §§ 8205, 8219.5, and 8211(d).
$15 maximum fee for certifying a copy - ans -Specified under Government Code §
8211(e) for certifying a copy of a power of attorney.
Notification of seal loss - ans -Notaries must notify the Secretary of State in
writing within 10 days if their seal is lost, misplaced, or destroyed as required by
Government Code § 8207.3(e).
$2,500 civil penalty - ans -Imposed by Government Code § 8214.23 for failing to
obtain a required thumbprint for certain documents.
Delivery of journal to county clerk - ans -Required within 30 days of resigning their
commission as per Government Code § 8209(a).
$15,000 bond requirement - ans -Every notary public must file an official bond of
$15,000 as stated in Government Code § 8212.
Notarial services location - ans -A California notary public may provide notarial
services anywhere within the State of California according to Government Code §
8200.
Notary seal requirements - ans -Must contain the name of the notary, the
expiration date of the notary's commission, and the county where the notary's
oath and bond are filed as per Government Code § 8207.
,$500 fine for address change failure - ans -Willful failure to notify the Secretary of
State of an address change is punishable by a fine of up to $500 under
Government Code § 8213.5.
Notification timeframe for seal issues - ans -Notaries must notify the Secretary of
State within 10 days if their seal is lost, misplaced, or destroyed as per
Government Code § 8207.3(e).
Prohibited notarization conditions - ans -Includes situations where the signer does
not appear in person, the document is incomplete, or the notary has a direct
financial interest in the transaction according to Government Code §§ 8205 and
8224.
$15 maximum fee for executing a jurat - ans -Set by Government Code § 8211(b).
Surrender of journal upon request - ans -Notaries must surrender their journals
upon request by a peace officer investigating a criminal offense as required by
Government Code § 8206(d).
Journal entry requirements - ans -Must include the type of document notarized,
the fee charged for the notarial act, and the date and time of the notarial act as
per Government Code § 8206(a)(2).
Thumbprint requirement for certain documents - ans -Required when notarizing a
deed of trust, power of attorney, or grant deed as stated in Government Code §
8206(a)(2)(G).
$10,000 fine for false certificate - ans -Imposed by Civil Code § 1189(a)(4) for
knowingly completing a false certificate of acknowledgment.
Error correction in notarization - ans -A new notarial act must be performed,
including completing a new journal entry and certificate as per Gov ernment Code §
8205.
, Action if journal is lost or stolen - ans -Notify the Secretary of State by certified
mail within 10 days
Maximum fee for certifying a copy of a power of attorney - ans -$15
Required journal entry when notarizing a document - ans -The type of document
notarized
Charge for notarizing a vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope - ans -$10
Term length of a California notary public commission - ans -4 years
Can a notary notarize a document in a foreign language? - ans -Yes, as long as the
notary understands the language
Unauthorized practice of law for a notary public - ans -Preparing legal documents
for a client
Document requiring a thumbprint in the notary journal - ans -A deed of trust
Penalty for willfully failing to secure notary journal - ans -Civil penalty of $1,000
Action if seal is lost or stolen - ans -Notify the Secretary of State in writing within
10 days
Maximum fee for taking a deposition - ans -$30
Action if seal is lost, misplaced, or destroyed - ans -Notify the Secretary of State in
writing within 10 days
Failure to secure the notary journal - ans -An action that may result in penalties
for a notary public.
Charging more than the maximum allowable fees - ans -An action that may lead
to disciplinary measures against a notary public.
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW!!
Term of office for California notary public - ans -Specified as four years under
Government Code § 8204.
Prohibited actions for notaries - ans -Includes notarizing a document without a
signer's personal appearance, advertising as a 'notario publico,' and charging a fee
for notarizing a vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope as per Government
Code §§ 8205, 8219.5, and 8211(d).
$15 maximum fee for certifying a copy - ans -Specified under Government Code §
8211(e) for certifying a copy of a power of attorney.
Notification of seal loss - ans -Notaries must notify the Secretary of State in
writing within 10 days if their seal is lost, misplaced, or destroyed as required by
Government Code § 8207.3(e).
$2,500 civil penalty - ans -Imposed by Government Code § 8214.23 for failing to
obtain a required thumbprint for certain documents.
Delivery of journal to county clerk - ans -Required within 30 days of resigning their
commission as per Government Code § 8209(a).
$15,000 bond requirement - ans -Every notary public must file an official bond of
$15,000 as stated in Government Code § 8212.
Notarial services location - ans -A California notary public may provide notarial
services anywhere within the State of California according to Government Code §
8200.
Notary seal requirements - ans -Must contain the name of the notary, the
expiration date of the notary's commission, and the county where the notary's
oath and bond are filed as per Government Code § 8207.
,$500 fine for address change failure - ans -Willful failure to notify the Secretary of
State of an address change is punishable by a fine of up to $500 under
Government Code § 8213.5.
Notification timeframe for seal issues - ans -Notaries must notify the Secretary of
State within 10 days if their seal is lost, misplaced, or destroyed as per
Government Code § 8207.3(e).
Prohibited notarization conditions - ans -Includes situations where the signer does
not appear in person, the document is incomplete, or the notary has a direct
financial interest in the transaction according to Government Code §§ 8205 and
8224.
$15 maximum fee for executing a jurat - ans -Set by Government Code § 8211(b).
Surrender of journal upon request - ans -Notaries must surrender their journals
upon request by a peace officer investigating a criminal offense as required by
Government Code § 8206(d).
Journal entry requirements - ans -Must include the type of document notarized,
the fee charged for the notarial act, and the date and time of the notarial act as
per Government Code § 8206(a)(2).
Thumbprint requirement for certain documents - ans -Required when notarizing a
deed of trust, power of attorney, or grant deed as stated in Government Code §
8206(a)(2)(G).
$10,000 fine for false certificate - ans -Imposed by Civil Code § 1189(a)(4) for
knowingly completing a false certificate of acknowledgment.
Error correction in notarization - ans -A new notarial act must be performed,
including completing a new journal entry and certificate as per Gov ernment Code §
8205.
, Action if journal is lost or stolen - ans -Notify the Secretary of State by certified
mail within 10 days
Maximum fee for certifying a copy of a power of attorney - ans -$15
Required journal entry when notarizing a document - ans -The type of document
notarized
Charge for notarizing a vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope - ans -$10
Term length of a California notary public commission - ans -4 years
Can a notary notarize a document in a foreign language? - ans -Yes, as long as the
notary understands the language
Unauthorized practice of law for a notary public - ans -Preparing legal documents
for a client
Document requiring a thumbprint in the notary journal - ans -A deed of trust
Penalty for willfully failing to secure notary journal - ans -Civil penalty of $1,000
Action if seal is lost or stolen - ans -Notify the Secretary of State in writing within
10 days
Maximum fee for taking a deposition - ans -$30
Action if seal is lost, misplaced, or destroyed - ans -Notify the Secretary of State in
writing within 10 days
Failure to secure the notary journal - ans -An action that may result in penalties
for a notary public.
Charging more than the maximum allowable fees - ans -An action that may lead
to disciplinary measures against a notary public.
