CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS % GUARANTEED
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Critical commencement date Answer >>>>>>commencement date stated in the
commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? Answer >>>>>>Secretary of State
When does commission become valid Answer >>>>>>After taking oath of office
and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with Answer >>>>>>county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? Answer >>>>>>State of California; not
only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed Answer >>>>>>Surety bond
for 15,000?
What is the purpose of the surety bond Answer >>>>>>reimburse members of the
public that are damaged by notarial misconduct?
May still be liable for damages, costs and attorney's fees exceeding policy limits
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What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform notarial acts on their own
time? Answer >>>>>>Notaries appointed by Secretary of State who serve as
notary public on behalf of the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or naval reservation
Answer >>>>>>-doesn’t have to be a CA resident?
-cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservation
With who should the oath and bond be filed Answer >>>>>>county clerk in the
county where the notary holds her principal place of business
How much time and who must a notary notify of an address change? Answer
>>>>>>Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing
residence or business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: Answer >>>>>>$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests Answer >>>>>>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 employer? Answer
>>>>>>yes.
How many journals can a notary keep Answer >>>>>>one