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This California Notary Exam Contains 89 Q&A. It is a mandatory, closed-book, multiple-choice test covering state laws,
ethics, and procedures, requiring a. It is Administered by CPS HR Consulting after a required 6-hour education course, it
tests topics like proper ID, fees, record-keeping, and misconduct penalties, with results taking weeks and retakes allowed
monthly. Passing leads to commission, but requires background checks, a bond, and filing fees.
Eligibility for appointmentCA resident at time of appointment
Must be 18 years of age
Complete a course approved by CA Secretary of
State
Pass written test
Pass Background check via fingerprints
What is needed for a backgroundsubmitting fingerprints to the CA DOJ within one
checkyear of the exam
What is one requirement forBeing a CA resident at the time of application becoming a notary in
CA
Who prescribes the Notary Exam CA Secretary of State
What may be a disqualifying crimea felony or a lesser offense involving moral on an
application for a notaryturpitude or a nature of incompatible with the
duties of a notary
What must an applicant disclose onall arrests for which trial is pending and convictions
the notary applicationregardless of where and when
, Failure to disclose any conviction orbe grounds for denial of appointment arrests or
misstatements may
Appointment of a notary public mustcomplete without any omission or misstatement
be
What is the term of a comission 4 years
What is the commencement date ofThe commencement date on the commission by a
notary's commissionthe CA Sec of State
A Person cannot service as a notaryOath and Bond have been filed with the county public until
bothclerk with 30 days of commencement date
What is the jurisdiction of a CaliforniaAll of California
Notary
How much must the Surety bond be$15000 in
California
Where must the surety bond ofin the county of principal business is located
$15000 be filed
What is the purpose of the suretyto provide limited funds to reimburse members of
bondthe public who are damaged by the notary's
misconduct
Who is liable for civil action for ALLThe notary and Surety named on the bond damages
sustained by the notary's misconduct