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person of honesty, credibility, truth, and integrity appointed by state of CA. they are
What is a Notary Public? an impartial witness that performs acts authorized by the law such as signing
important documents.
ensures the person is who they say they are, witnesses them sign the document, and
What does a Notary Public do?
ensures they are telling the truth.
- 18 years old or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
What is required to become a Notary
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of State
Public in California?
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of training must be - 6 hours
completed to become a Notary Public? - 3 hours if you are renewing
What is the duty of a Notary Public? Perform a notarial act when asked and the fee is paid.
ensure they have no financial or beneficial interest in the notarized transaction. This
means that they:
How can a Notary Public 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 Notary Public? - Since CA is a community property state, a NP should exercise caution when
performing notarial services for a spouse or domestic partner.
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Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
Lessor/lessee
In real property transactions, a Notary
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Public would have a Conflict of Interest if
Vendor/vendee
named as:
Beneficiary
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool to remember if it ends in or/ee - NO TO NOTARY
when you have to say no to notary in event
of conflict of interest?
Agent
Attorney
Employee
When does a Notary Public have no direct
Escrow holder
financial or beneficial interest if acting on
Insurer
behalf of the signer in the capacity of:
Lender
In these capacities, the NP is not benefiting directly and may notarize.
Who appoints Notaries Public in the state The Secretary of State
of CA?
How is the Notary's right to act as an By a written authorization called a commission.
official witness granted?
How long is a Notary's term of office? Four years
Where does a Notary have jurisdiction? statewide
How long after receiving their commission 30 days
from the Secretary of State does a Notary
have to file an oath?
What are the two steps of authenticating a - Take and file an oath of public office
commission? - File a $15,000 surety bond with the county clerk's office
1. In person: a county clerk employee will administer the oath of office and identify
the Notary.
What are the two ways in which a Notary
may file an oath of office?
2. By mail or physical delivery that provides a receipt: another Notary in the same
county where the Notary is filing the oath and bond will administer the oath of office.
Where is the Notary's bond purchased? from a California Admitted Surety Insurer in the amount of $15,000
When may a Notary begin notarizing? Once the oath and bond are filed.
- Military Base
What are the three types of special
-Public Employee
appointments for a Notary?
- Private Employee
1. Is a federal civil service employee
What are the 5 requirements for a Notary 2. Must be a US citizen
commissioned for a military base or naval 3. Notarizes on base only
reserve: 4. May charge no fees
5. Commission ends when service on base ends
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Social Science Law
NNA California Notary Public Exam
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Save
Students also studied
Key Supreme Court Cases on Privac... NCSU MIE Exam 2 Prep Part 1 Civil Procedure- Bar Exam Busines
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Terms in this set (100)
person of honesty, credibility, truth, and integrity appointed by state of CA. they are
What is a Notary Public? an impartial witness that performs acts authorized by the law such as signing
important documents.
ensures the person is who they say they are, witnesses them sign the document, and
What does a Notary Public do?
ensures they are telling the truth.
- 18 years old or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
What is required to become a Notary
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of State
Public in California?
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of training must be - 6 hours
completed to become a Notary Public? - 3 hours if you are renewing
What is the duty of a Notary Public? Perform a notarial act when asked and the fee is paid.
ensure they have no financial or beneficial interest in the notarized transaction. This
means that they:
How can a Notary Public 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 Notary Public? - Since CA is a community property state, a NP should exercise caution when
performing notarial services for a spouse or domestic partner.
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Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
Lessor/lessee
In real property transactions, a Notary
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Public would have a Conflict of Interest if
Vendor/vendee
named as:
Beneficiary
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool to remember if it ends in or/ee - NO TO NOTARY
when you have to say no to notary in event
of conflict of interest?
Agent
Attorney
Employee
When does a Notary Public have no direct
Escrow holder
financial or beneficial interest if acting on
Insurer
behalf of the signer in the capacity of:
Lender
In these capacities, the NP is not benefiting directly and may notarize.
Who appoints Notaries Public in the state The Secretary of State
of CA?
How is the Notary's right to act as an By a written authorization called a commission.
official witness granted?
How long is a Notary's term of office? Four years
Where does a Notary have jurisdiction? statewide
How long after receiving their commission 30 days
from the Secretary of State does a Notary
have to file an oath?
What are the two steps of authenticating a - Take and file an oath of public office
commission? - File a $15,000 surety bond with the county clerk's office
1. In person: a county clerk employee will administer the oath of office and identify
the Notary.
What are the two ways in which a Notary
may file an oath of office?
2. By mail or physical delivery that provides a receipt: another Notary in the same
county where the Notary is filing the oath and bond will administer the oath of office.
Where is the Notary's bond purchased? from a California Admitted Surety Insurer in the amount of $15,000
When may a Notary begin notarizing? Once the oath and bond are filed.
- Military Base
What are the three types of special
-Public Employee
appointments for a Notary?
- Private Employee
1. Is a federal civil service employee
What are the 5 requirements for a Notary 2. Must be a US citizen
commissioned for a military base or naval 3. Notarizes on base only
reserve: 4. May charge no fees
5. Commission ends when service on base ends
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