NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? ANS >>
1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonourable)
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? ANS >> The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal, even if in
excellent, good standing? ANS >> Yes, in any case the appointment is at the
complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What is the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited
to these? ANS >> 1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
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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? ANS >> 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? ANS >> 4 years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? ANS >> Secretary of State. The
Division of Licensing Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? ANS >>
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? ANS >> 1) Administer oaths / affirmations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
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.
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10) Who commissions or license a notary public? ANS >> 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? ANS >> By doing so he vacates his
office commission.
12) How many notaries public can the Secretary of State appoint? ANS >> As
many as he/she likes.
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test centre? ANS >>
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? ANS >> 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
NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1) When can a notary public reapply for commission without re-testing? ANS >>
1) Up until 6 months from expiration date.
2) Up until 1 year after military discharge (except dishonourable)
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? ANS >> The Secretary of state.
3) Can a notary public be denied reappointment at the time of renewal, even if in
excellent, good standing? ANS >> Yes, in any case the appointment is at the
complete discretion of the Secretary of State.
4) What is the general notary public eligibility requirements, although not limited
to these? ANS >> 1) US Citizen.
2) Reside or have a place of business in state.
3) Good moral character.
4) Common school education.
,NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
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? ANS >> 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? ANS >> 4 years.
7) Who issues the notary public id/license? ANS >> Secretary of State. The
Division of Licensing Services.
8) How does the notary public renew his license and when? ANS >>
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? ANS >> 1) Administer oaths / affirmations.
2) Take affidavits and depositions.
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.
, NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
10) Who commissions or license a notary public? ANS >> 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? ANS >> By doing so he vacates his
office commission.
12) How many notaries public can the Secretary of State appoint? ANS >> As
many as he/she likes.
13) What are the general regulations and procedures at the test centre? ANS >>
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? ANS >> 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
