Notary Public California Exam Questions
and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass!!!
Critical commencement date - CORRECT ANSWER-commencement date stated in the
commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of State
When does commission become valid - CORRECT ANSWER-After taking oath of office
and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with - CORRECT ANSWER-county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? - CORRECT ANSWER-State of california;
not only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed - CORRECT ANSWER-Surety bond
for 15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond - CORRECT ANSWER-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 notorial acts on their own time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary
public on behalf of the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or naval reservation -
CORRECT ANSWER--doesnt have to be a CA resident
-cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed - CORRECT ANSWER-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 change? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing
residence or business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: - CORRECT ANSWER-$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests - CORRECT ANSWER-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 employer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
yes.
How many journals can a notary keep - CORRECT ANSWER-one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's journal? - CORRECT ANSWER--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 notorial journal - CORRECT
ANSWER--Name of properties
-type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests - CORRECT ANSWER-$0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests for copies of the journal -
CORRECT ANSWER-15 calendar days
Does an employee have to permit their employer, employer's auditor or agent to inspect
journal - CORRECT ANSWER-yes
Who has to be present when showing employer journal - CORRECT ANSWER-the
notary public
How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of state of journal being taken by
peace officer - CORRECT ANSWER-10 days
and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass!!!
Critical commencement date - CORRECT ANSWER-commencement date stated in the
commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? - CORRECT ANSWER-Secretary of State
When does commission become valid - CORRECT ANSWER-After taking oath of office
and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with - CORRECT ANSWER-county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? - CORRECT ANSWER-State of california;
not only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed - CORRECT ANSWER-Surety bond
for 15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond - CORRECT ANSWER-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 notorial acts on their own time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Notaries appointed by Secretart of State who serve as notary
public on behalf of the state, city or county public agency
What are the restrictions of becoming a notary on a military or naval reservation -
CORRECT ANSWER--doesnt have to be a CA resident
-cannot collect fees
-can only collect fees on the naval reservtion
With who should the oath and bond be filed - CORRECT ANSWER-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 change? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Notify Secretary of State by certified mail within 30 days of changing
residence or business address
Fine for failing to notify of address change: - CORRECT ANSWER-$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests - CORRECT ANSWER-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 employer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
yes.
How many journals can a notary keep - CORRECT ANSWER-one
Who can request photostatic copies of a notary's journal? - CORRECT ANSWER--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 notorial journal - CORRECT
ANSWER--Name of properties
-type of document
-month and year the act occurred
Maximum fee per page of copy requests - CORRECT ANSWER-$0.30
How long does the notary have to respond to requests for copies of the journal -
CORRECT ANSWER-15 calendar days
Does an employee have to permit their employer, employer's auditor or agent to inspect
journal - CORRECT ANSWER-yes
Who has to be present when showing employer journal - CORRECT ANSWER-the
notary public
How long does notary have to notify the Secretary of state of journal being taken by
peace officer - CORRECT ANSWER-10 days
