NOTARY PUBLIC 1-7 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What is one requirement in becoming a notary public in California?
a) Be at least 18 years of age
b) Pass a background check
c) Pass a proctored closed book exam
d) Be a legal resident of California
e) All of the above - ANSWERe) All of the above
First time applicants must complete:
a) A one hour course
b) A two hour proctored course
c) A six hour state approved course
d) A three hour state approved course. - ANSWERc) A six hour state approved course
An applicant convicted of a disqualifying crime may be denied appointment:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERa) True
Applicants must not disclose convictions dismissed under CA Penal Code section
1203.4 or 120.4a
a) True
b) False - ANSWERb) False
One has how many days to take an oath of office after one �s commencement date:
a) 6 months
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days - ANSWERc) 30 days
Denial of commission can be made if:
a) An applicant has a moral turpitude offense on his or her record
b) An applicant leaves out any pertinent arrest information
c) An applicant has committed a felony
d) All of the above - ANSWERd) All of the above
A bond must be purchased by the notary public in the amount of:
, a) 100,000
b) 15,000
c) 30,000
d) 20,000 - ANSWERb) 15,000
Notaries of Public Entities are allowed to perform notarial acts on their own time:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERb) False
Using the words notario publico when advertising:
a) Can be a great way to gain business
b) Is allowed but only in CA.
c) Is prohibited
d) Is a great marketing tool - ANSWERc) Is prohibited
The size of the notary stamp can be:
a) 3 inches
b) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
c) 2 inches by 6 inches - ANSWERb) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
If a notary public moves, he or she must contact the:
a) County Clerk's Office
b) Secretary of State - ANSWERb) Secretary of State
If a notary moves, he or she must notify the proper authority within:
a) 1 day
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 6 months - ANSWERc) 30 days
If a notary performs a majority of his/her acts for an employer the employer's address
should be listed.
a) True
b) False - ANSWERa) True
A notary can use a post office box as an address for their residence
a) Only if they also provide their home address
b) If they are in the armed forces
CORRECT ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What is one requirement in becoming a notary public in California?
a) Be at least 18 years of age
b) Pass a background check
c) Pass a proctored closed book exam
d) Be a legal resident of California
e) All of the above - ANSWERe) All of the above
First time applicants must complete:
a) A one hour course
b) A two hour proctored course
c) A six hour state approved course
d) A three hour state approved course. - ANSWERc) A six hour state approved course
An applicant convicted of a disqualifying crime may be denied appointment:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERa) True
Applicants must not disclose convictions dismissed under CA Penal Code section
1203.4 or 120.4a
a) True
b) False - ANSWERb) False
One has how many days to take an oath of office after one �s commencement date:
a) 6 months
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days - ANSWERc) 30 days
Denial of commission can be made if:
a) An applicant has a moral turpitude offense on his or her record
b) An applicant leaves out any pertinent arrest information
c) An applicant has committed a felony
d) All of the above - ANSWERd) All of the above
A bond must be purchased by the notary public in the amount of:
, a) 100,000
b) 15,000
c) 30,000
d) 20,000 - ANSWERb) 15,000
Notaries of Public Entities are allowed to perform notarial acts on their own time:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERb) False
Using the words notario publico when advertising:
a) Can be a great way to gain business
b) Is allowed but only in CA.
c) Is prohibited
d) Is a great marketing tool - ANSWERc) Is prohibited
The size of the notary stamp can be:
a) 3 inches
b) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
c) 2 inches by 6 inches - ANSWERb) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
If a notary public moves, he or she must contact the:
a) County Clerk's Office
b) Secretary of State - ANSWERb) Secretary of State
If a notary moves, he or she must notify the proper authority within:
a) 1 day
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 6 months - ANSWERc) 30 days
If a notary performs a majority of his/her acts for an employer the employer's address
should be listed.
a) True
b) False - ANSWERa) True
A notary can use a post office box as an address for their residence
a) Only if they also provide their home address
b) If they are in the armed forces
