California Notary Public
Exam Questions 2026 |
Practice Test, Answers &
State Law Review
|Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, How much time and who must a notary notify of an Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or
address change? business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: $500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 1-respond in 30 days to written requests for information
2-respond in time specified when certified copies of journal are requested
Can an employer request that fees be turned over to yes.
employer?
How many journals can a notary keep one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's -any member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
journal?
What must the request include when requesting copies -Name of properties
of a notorial journal -type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests $0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests 15 calendar days
for copies of the journal
Does an employee have to permit their employer, yes
employer's auditor or agent to inspect journal
Who has to be present when showing employer journal the notary public
How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of 10 days
state of journal being taken by peace officer
How long goes notary have to notify secretary of state of immediately
lost, stolen or misplaced
How long after expiration does notary public have to 30 days
return journal
What items does notary seal have to include -words Notary Public
-notary's name
-commission expiration date
-county where oath and bond were filed
-commission number
-sequential ID number for seal
When may someone use an embosser seal if it is also inked
When is a seal not required acknowledgements on a CA subdivision map since the material used for maps isnt
compatible with inks
Exam Questions 2026 |
Practice Test, Answers &
State Law Review
|Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, How much time and who must a notary notify of an Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or
address change? business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: $500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 1-respond in 30 days to written requests for information
2-respond in time specified when certified copies of journal are requested
Can an employer request that fees be turned over to yes.
employer?
How many journals can a notary keep one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's -any member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
journal?
What must the request include when requesting copies -Name of properties
of a notorial journal -type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests $0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests 15 calendar days
for copies of the journal
Does an employee have to permit their employer, yes
employer's auditor or agent to inspect journal
Who has to be present when showing employer journal the notary public
How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of 10 days
state of journal being taken by peace officer
How long goes notary have to notify secretary of state of immediately
lost, stolen or misplaced
How long after expiration does notary public have to 30 days
return journal
What items does notary seal have to include -words Notary Public
-notary's name
-commission expiration date
-county where oath and bond were filed
-commission number
-sequential ID number for seal
When may someone use an embosser seal if it is also inked
When is a seal not required acknowledgements on a CA subdivision map since the material used for maps isnt
compatible with inks
