CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM FINAL
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
● Penal Code section 1203.4 or 1203.4a - you have any questions
concerning the disclosure of convictions or arrests, contact the Secretary
of State's office prior to signing the application.
● The Secretary of State may deny an application for the following
reasons - Failure to disclose any conviction; • Conviction of a felony; or
• Conviction of a disqualifying lesser offense. prescribed in the
commission to take, subscribe, and file an oath of office
● How much is a surety bond? - 15,000
● The commission does not take effect until - the oath and bond are filed
with the county clerk's office
● Exceptions are not made to - the 30-day filing requirement due to mail
service delays, county clerk mail processing delays, or for any other
reason.
, ● The notary public remains personally liable to - the full extent of any
damages sustained and may be required to reimburse the bonding
company for sums paid by the company because of misconduct or
negligence of the notary public.
● A notary public can provide notarial services throughout - State of
California
● California notaries are prohibited from performing any duties that may
be construed as - practice of law
● acts which constitute the practice of law - e preparation, drafting, or
selection or determination of the kind of any legal document, or giving
advice in relation to any legal documents or matters
● The seal must be kept in - a locked secured area, under the direct and
exclusive control of the notary public and must not be surrendered to an
employer upon termination of employment, whether or not the employer
paid for the seal, or to any other person.
● The seal must - Be photographically reproducible when affixed to a
document; • Contain the State Seal and the words "Notary Public"; •
Contain the name of the notary public as shown on the commission; •
Contain the name of the county where the oath and bond were filed; •
Contain the expiration date of the notary public's commission; • Contain
the sequential identification number (commission number) assigned to
STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
● Penal Code section 1203.4 or 1203.4a - you have any questions
concerning the disclosure of convictions or arrests, contact the Secretary
of State's office prior to signing the application.
● The Secretary of State may deny an application for the following
reasons - Failure to disclose any conviction; • Conviction of a felony; or
• Conviction of a disqualifying lesser offense. prescribed in the
commission to take, subscribe, and file an oath of office
● How much is a surety bond? - 15,000
● The commission does not take effect until - the oath and bond are filed
with the county clerk's office
● Exceptions are not made to - the 30-day filing requirement due to mail
service delays, county clerk mail processing delays, or for any other
reason.
, ● The notary public remains personally liable to - the full extent of any
damages sustained and may be required to reimburse the bonding
company for sums paid by the company because of misconduct or
negligence of the notary public.
● A notary public can provide notarial services throughout - State of
California
● California notaries are prohibited from performing any duties that may
be construed as - practice of law
● acts which constitute the practice of law - e preparation, drafting, or
selection or determination of the kind of any legal document, or giving
advice in relation to any legal documents or matters
● The seal must be kept in - a locked secured area, under the direct and
exclusive control of the notary public and must not be surrendered to an
employer upon termination of employment, whether or not the employer
paid for the seal, or to any other person.
● The seal must - Be photographically reproducible when affixed to a
document; • Contain the State Seal and the words "Notary Public"; •
Contain the name of the notary public as shown on the commission; •
Contain the name of the county where the oath and bond were filed; •
Contain the expiration date of the notary public's commission; • Contain
the sequential identification number (commission number) assigned to
