California Notary Exam Questions And Answers 2022/2023

Notary Public - Answer- Integrity State-Appointed Public Servant Impartial Witness Notary Public Main Duties - Answer- Authenticate Verify Compel Truthfulness Notary Public Qualifications - Answer- 18 Years old+ Posses Integrity Legally resides in California Complete 6 or 3 hour course Pass State Exam Pass Back ground check When should you refuse service? - Answer- Can't be named in document Never notarize own signature No direct financial or beneficial interest Are you allowed to notarize for spouse, partner, or family? - Answer- Yes. But exercise caution. When can you not be the notary? - Answer- When you are an -OR or an -EE For example, you can not be the grantor or lessee How long is a commission? - Answer- 4 years Once you receive the commission, what do you do? - Answer- Take an oath of office File $15,000 Surety bond with county clerk This can be done in person or by mail Types of Appointments - Answer- Military Base Notary Public Employee Notary Private Employee Notary Private Employee Notary - Answer- Limited Service Agreements: States that transactions directly associated with the business during business hours Fee Remission Agreement- All fees I charge will be remitted back to my employer Managing Comission: Notifications to SOS - Answer- Address Change- 30 Days (Option New Oath, If new