CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
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, What is the purpose of the surety bond 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
What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary public on behalf of the
notorial acts on their own time? state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or -doesnt have to be a CA resident
naval reservation -cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed 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 Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or
change? business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: $500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 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 yes.
employer?
How many journals can a notary keep one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's journal? -any member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
What must the request include when requesting copies of a -Name of properties
notorial journal -type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests $0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests for 15 calendar days
copies of the journal
COMPLETE EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE
WITH PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS
AND COMPREHENSIVE NOTARY LAW
REVIEW| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
, What is the purpose of the surety bond 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
What kind of notary publics are not allowed to perform Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary public on behalf of the
notorial acts on their own time? state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or -doesnt have to be a CA resident
naval reservation -cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed 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 Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing residence or
change? business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: $500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 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 yes.
employer?
How many journals can a notary keep one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's journal? -any member of the general public can request to see their line item in the journal
What must the request include when requesting copies of a -Name of properties
notorial journal -type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests $0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests for 15 calendar days
copies of the journal
