NNA California Notary Public Exam – Questions
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person of honesty, credibility, truth, and integrity
appointed by state of CA. they are an impartial
What is a Notary Public?
witness that performs acts authorized by the law
such as signing important documents.
ensures the person is who they say they are,
What does a Notary
witnesses them sign the document, and ensures they
Public do?
are telling the truth.
- 18 years old or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
What is required to
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of
become a Notary Public
State
in California?
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of - 6 hours
training must be - 3 hours if you are renewing
completed to become a
Notary Public?
What is the duty of a Perform a notarial act when asked and the fee is
Notary Public? paid.
ensure they have no financial or beneficial interest in
How can a Notary Public the notarized transaction. This means that they:
ensure they are an
impartial witness? -must not be named in the document.
-may never notarize their own signature.
, when there is direct financial or beneficial interest in
a transaction
When would their be a
conflict of interest for a
- Since CA is a community property state, a NP
Notary Public?
should exercise caution when performing notarial
services for a spouse or domestic partner.
Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
In real property
Lessor/lessee
transactions, a Notary
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Public would have a
Vendor/vendee
Conflict of Interest if
Beneficiary
named as:
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool if it ends in or/ee - NO TO NOTARY
to remember when you
have to say no to notary
in event of conflict of
interest?
Agent
Attorney
When does a Notary
Employee
Public have no direct
Escrow holder
financial or beneficial
Insurer
interest if acting on
Lender
behalf of the signer in the
capacity of:
In these capacities, the NP is not benefiting directly
and may notarize.
Who appoints Notaries The Secretary of State
Public in the state of CA?
How is the Notary's right By a written authorization called a commission.
to act as an official
witness granted?
How long is a Notary's Four years
term of office?
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Terms in this set (100)
person of honesty, credibility, truth, and integrity
appointed by state of CA. they are an impartial
What is a Notary Public?
witness that performs acts authorized by the law
such as signing important documents.
ensures the person is who they say they are,
What does a Notary
witnesses them sign the document, and ensures they
Public do?
are telling the truth.
- 18 years old or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
What is required to
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of
become a Notary Public
State
in California?
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of - 6 hours
training must be - 3 hours if you are renewing
completed to become a
Notary Public?
What is the duty of a Perform a notarial act when asked and the fee is
Notary Public? paid.
ensure they have no financial or beneficial interest in
How can a Notary Public the notarized transaction. This means that they:
ensure they are an
impartial witness? -must not be named in the document.
-may never notarize their own signature.
, when there is direct financial or beneficial interest in
a transaction
When would their be a
conflict of interest for a
- Since CA is a community property state, a NP
Notary Public?
should exercise caution when performing notarial
services for a spouse or domestic partner.
Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
In real property
Lessor/lessee
transactions, a Notary
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Public would have a
Vendor/vendee
Conflict of Interest if
Beneficiary
named as:
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool if it ends in or/ee - NO TO NOTARY
to remember when you
have to say no to notary
in event of conflict of
interest?
Agent
Attorney
When does a Notary
Employee
Public have no direct
Escrow holder
financial or beneficial
Insurer
interest if acting on
Lender
behalf of the signer in the
capacity of:
In these capacities, the NP is not benefiting directly
and may notarize.
Who appoints Notaries The Secretary of State
Public in the state of CA?
How is the Notary's right By a written authorization called a commission.
to act as an official
witness granted?
How long is a Notary's Four years
term of office?
