Notary Public 1-7

What is one requirement in becoming a notary public in California? a) Be at least 18 years of age b) Pass a background check c) Pass a proctored closed book exam d) Be a legal resident of California e) All of the above - answer-e) All of the above First time applicants must complete: a) A one hour course b) A two hour proctored course c) A six hour state approved course d) A three hour state approved course. - answer-c) A six hour state approved course An applicant convicted of a disqualifying crime may be denied appointment: a) True b) False - answer-a) True Applicants must not disclose convictions dismissed under CA Penal Code section 1203.4 or 120.4a a) True b) False - answer-b) False One has how many days to take an oath of office after one�s commencement date: a) 6 months b) 10 days c) 30 days d) 60 days - answer-c) 30 days Denial of commission can be made if: a) An applicant has a moral turpitude offense on his or her record b) An applicant leaves out any pertinent arrest information c) An applicant has committed a felony d) All of the above - answer-d) All of the above A bond must be purchased by the notary public in the amount of: a) 100,000 b) 15,000 c) 30,000 d) 20,000 - answer-b) 15,000 Notaries of Public Entities are allowed to perform notarial acts on their own time: a) True b) False - answer-b) False Using the words notario publico when advertising: a) Can be a great way to gain business b) Is allowed but only in CA. c) Is prohibited d) Is a great marketing tool - answer-c) Is prohibited The size of the notary stamp can be: a) 3 inches b) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long c) 2 inches by 6 inches - answer-b) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long If a notary public moves, he or she must contact the: a) County Clerk's Office b) Secretary of State - answer-b) Secretary of State If a notary moves, he or she must notify the proper authority within: a) 1 day b) 10 days c) 30 days d) 6 months - answer-c) 30 days If a notary performs a majority of his/her acts for an employer the employer's address should be listed. a) True b) False - answer-a) True A notary can use a post office box as an address for their residence a) Only if they also provide their home address b) If they are in the armed forces c) Always d) Never - answer-a) Only if they also provide their home address If a notary changes his or her name they must: a) File a new oath within 30 days b) Get reassigned a new commission number c) Get a new commission expiration date - answer-a) File a new oath within 30 days Written requests by the California Secretary of State must be addressed: a) Within 30 business days b) Within 30 calendar days - answer-b) Within 30 calendar days Notaries must: a) Keep meticulous copies of every document they notarized b) Always charge for services c) Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. - answer-c) Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. A notary must keep all journal entries in sequential order: a) True b) False - answer-a) True A member of the public can request a photo-static copy of the journal entry representing a transaction as long as they include the name of the parties, the type of document and the month and year the notarial act occurred. a) True b) False - answer-a) True If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify The Secretary of State within: a) 1 day b) 10 days c