NOTARY PRACTICE EXAM 1

Sally, a California notary, is asked to notarize a document, but upon review, she notices she cannot stamp her notary seal onto the document. What is the document Sally is asked to Notarize - Answer- California Subdivision Map The California Notary's stamp does not include. - Answer- The county of Notary's residence. Fred met his brother Steve, a California notary, to have his Grand Deed notarized for his and his wife's property in Mexico. Fred came alone, even though both he and his wife signed the document. Fred's ID was issued 6 years ago but is expired. Can Steve preform the notary? - Answer- No, because Fred's only ID is expired and issued over 5 years ago. Maria, a Spanish speaking notary, wants to advertise to the Spanish speaking community. She creates a sign that reads, "Notario Publico," followed by the term, "I am not an attorney and therefore cannot give legal advice on immigration matters or any other legal matters," both in English and Spanish. Which of the following is true. - Answer- Maria will face a fine of $1,500. Kelly is a notary and also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for processing the sale of a property for one of the clients. She may: - Answer- Refer another notary who has no financial interest in the document. Bob, a California notary, is given a Vietnamese document, which he cannot read. Which of the following is true: - Answer- Bob must make sure the document is complete. Wilma is asked by her father, who is also her employer, to notarize a Grant Deed, in which Wilma is named as a grantee. - Answer- Wilma may not notarize. John is a mobile Notary who visited the State Line resort on the border of California and Nevada. While on the California side, his friend Judy asked him to notarize three documents: one Acknowledgement and two Jurats. John performed the notarizations by notarizing the Acknowledgment and administering an oath for both Jurats. Which of the following is true. - Answer- John faces a fine of $750. The $15,000 surety bond - Answer- Provides a limited fund to reimburse members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct. Sandra is a notary and a qualified and bonded immigration specialist. How much can Sandra charge to help one individual complete immigration forms? - Answer- $15 Which of the following is considered an oath for the Jurat: - Answer- All of the above.