Notary Public Exam Questions and
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1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable)
3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that expiration date
is in 3 months.
2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the notary public who
is a non-resident? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal, even if in
excellent, good standing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, in any case the
appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited
to these? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
,3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or
burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape,
possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act.
6) 18 years old.
5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes,
receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam
with fee and application.
6) What is the term of the notary public commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of
State. The Division of Licensing Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application
is posted to the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the $60
fee to the County Clerk.
9) What does a notary public do? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Administer oaths /
affimrations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
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,3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney.
4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange,
promissory notes and obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment.
10) Who commissions or license a notary public? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Secretary of State forwards the commissions, the original oath of office and
signature of the newly appointed notary public to the county clerk.
11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and does not at
least retain an office address within the state? - CORRECT ANSWER-By doing so
he vacates his office commission.
12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? - CORRECT
ANSWER-As many as he/she likes.
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test center? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1) Photo ID.
2) Thumb print taken.
3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
4) First-come, first-serve
5) Bring two #2 pencils.
6) No study materials allowed
7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes
, 14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are
prohibited for the notary public and can result in the removal from the office,
possible imprisonment or both? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Giving advice on law,
drawing papers, or any legal documents recognized by courts.
2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting paid (it's ok to
give business to a lawyer if not being compensated.
3) Notary service on wills
4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
15) When are the only times a notary public can engage indirectly in the practice of
law? - CORRECT ANSWER-Never, unless representing own self.
16) Of the 2 simplest forms of oath, what is required for both? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Oath / affirmation
1) A person who's oath is being taken must be in the presence of authorized office
(notary public) to administer it.
2) It must be an unequivocal and present act by which the affiant consciously takes
upon himself the obligation of oath.
17) What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be administered for
those who conscientiously decline taking an oath? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Affirmation: Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the
statements made by you are true and correct?
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Answers 100% PASS
1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonorable)
3) When the renewal is mailed to the notary public reminding that expiration date
is in 3 months.
2) Who is appointed to accept process service on behalf of the notary public who
is a non-resident? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal, even if in
excellent, good standing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, in any case the
appointment is at the complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What are the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited
to these? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
,3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
5) No felony convictions. No convictions of weapons, burglar instruments or
burglary, stolen property, unlawful entry, aiding prison escape,
possession/distributing drugs, violations of selective draft act.
6) 18 years old.
5) Does the notary public receive an ID or license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes,
receives an ID card within 2 weeks of Secretary of State receipt of passed exam
with fee and application.
6) What is the term of the notary public commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-4
years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of
State. The Division of Licensing Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Approximately 3 months prior to the expiration, a renewal application
is posted to the notary public, which must be completed and returned with the $60
fee to the County Clerk.
9) What does a notary public do? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Administer oaths /
affimrations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
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,3) Receive / certify acknowledgements, deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney.
4) Demand / accept or payment of foreign and inland bills of exchange,
promissory notes and obligations in writing protesting the same for non-payment.
10) Who commissions or license a notary public? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Secretary of State forwards the commissions, the original oath of office and
signature of the newly appointed notary public to the county clerk.
11) What happens when a notary public moves out of the state and does not at
least retain an office address within the state? - CORRECT ANSWER-By doing so
he vacates his office commission.
12) How many notary public can the Secretary of State appoint? - CORRECT
ANSWER-As many as he/she likes.
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test center? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1) Photo ID.
2) Thumb print taken.
3) Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
4) First-come, first-serve
5) Bring two #2 pencils.
6) No study materials allowed
7) 1 hour to take the test, 40 multiple choice questions, 70% passes
, 14) What are 4 examples of activities involving the practice of law which are
prohibited for the notary public and can result in the removal from the office,
possible imprisonment or both? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Giving advice on law,
drawing papers, or any legal documents recognized by courts.
2) Asking for or getting legal business to give to a lawyer and getting paid (it's ok to
give business to a lawyer if not being compensated.
3) Notary service on wills
4) Doing anything that infers you can give advice like advertising.
15) When are the only times a notary public can engage indirectly in the practice of
law? - CORRECT ANSWER-Never, unless representing own self.
16) Of the 2 simplest forms of oath, what is required for both? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Oath / affirmation
1) A person who's oath is being taken must be in the presence of authorized office
(notary public) to administer it.
2) It must be an unequivocal and present act by which the affiant consciously takes
upon himself the obligation of oath.
17) What is the alternate simplest form in which an oath may be administered for
those who conscientiously decline taking an oath? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Affirmation: Do you solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that the
statements made by you are true and correct?
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