CA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. Sally, a California notary, is asked to notarize a document, but upon review, she notices
she cannot stamp her notary seal onto the document. What is the document Sally is asked
to Notarize.
a. Grand Deed
b. California Subdivision Map
c. Hard Copy of a California Driver License
d. Circulator's Affidavit or other Voting Document
CORRECT ANSWER
b. California Subdivision Map
Question 2
2. The California Notary's stamp does not include.
a. The Notary's commission expiration date. b. The Notary's identification number.
c. The vendor's identification number.
d. The county of Notary's residence.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. The county of Notary's residence.
Question 3
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, 3. Fred met his brother Steve, a California notary, to have his Grand Deed notarized for his
and his wife's property in Mexico. Fred came alone, even though both he and his wife
signed the document. Fred's ID was issued 6 years ago but is expired. Can Steve preform
the notary?
a. Yes, because Fred and Steve are long time friends.
b. No, because the Grand Deed includes Fred's wife's signature.
c. Yes, because the Mexican document is currently within California state lines.
d. No, because Fred's only ID is expired and issued over 5 years ago.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. No, because Fred's only ID is expired and issued over 5 years ago.
Question 4
4. Maria, a Spanish speaking notary, wants to advertise to the Spanish speaking
community. She creates a sign that reads, "Notario Publico," followed by the term, "I am
not an attorney and therefore cannot give legal advice on immigration matters or any
other legal matters," both in English and Spanish. Which of the following is true.
a. Maria has included the required legal disclaimer.
b. Maria will face a fine of $1,500.
c. Maria will face a fine of $1,000 for giving legal advice. d. Maria will have her notary
licensed revoked.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Maria will face a fine of $1,500.
Question 5
5. Kelly is a notary and also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for
processing the sale of a property for one of the clients. She may:
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
1. Sally, a California notary, is asked to notarize a document, but upon review, she notices
she cannot stamp her notary seal onto the document. What is the document Sally is asked
to Notarize.
a. Grand Deed
b. California Subdivision Map
c. Hard Copy of a California Driver License
d. Circulator's Affidavit or other Voting Document
CORRECT ANSWER
b. California Subdivision Map
Question 2
2. The California Notary's stamp does not include.
a. The Notary's commission expiration date. b. The Notary's identification number.
c. The vendor's identification number.
d. The county of Notary's residence.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. The county of Notary's residence.
Question 3
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, 3. Fred met his brother Steve, a California notary, to have his Grand Deed notarized for his
and his wife's property in Mexico. Fred came alone, even though both he and his wife
signed the document. Fred's ID was issued 6 years ago but is expired. Can Steve preform
the notary?
a. Yes, because Fred and Steve are long time friends.
b. No, because the Grand Deed includes Fred's wife's signature.
c. Yes, because the Mexican document is currently within California state lines.
d. No, because Fred's only ID is expired and issued over 5 years ago.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. No, because Fred's only ID is expired and issued over 5 years ago.
Question 4
4. Maria, a Spanish speaking notary, wants to advertise to the Spanish speaking
community. She creates a sign that reads, "Notario Publico," followed by the term, "I am
not an attorney and therefore cannot give legal advice on immigration matters or any
other legal matters," both in English and Spanish. Which of the following is true.
a. Maria has included the required legal disclaimer.
b. Maria will face a fine of $1,500.
c. Maria will face a fine of $1,000 for giving legal advice. d. Maria will have her notary
licensed revoked.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Maria will face a fine of $1,500.
Question 5
5. Kelly is a notary and also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for
processing the sale of a property for one of the clients. She may:
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