CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTION

Every person who makes a false sworn statement to a Notary Public, with knowledge that the statement is false, to induce the Notary Public to perform an improper notarial act on an instrument or document affecting title to, or placing an encumbrance on, real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units is guilty of a _________. A. Infraction B. Felony C. Misdemeanor - B. Felony A commissioned Notary Public embezzled funds from their employer. Their employer discovered the embezzlement and did not want to officially file charges, instead the Notary and the employer agreed that the Notary would pay back the funds over time and the Notary signs a document agreeing to these terms. What is the maximum penalty for this violation? A. $2500 B. $1500 C. $750 D. $1000 - B. $1500 A Notary who violates advertising restrictions could be subject to the following actions by the Secretary of State: A. $1500 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission. B. $1500 penalty, suspend a Notary's commission C. $750 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission D. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission - D. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission A commissioned Notary Public completes a notarial certificate they know to be false. What would the Notary would be found guilty of?