CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM LATEST 2023-2024
WITH 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath
and bond? - ANSWER- The office of the County Clerk in the county where the
notary maintains his/her principal place of business
Nancy Notary's father, who is also her employer, asked her to notarize documents for the sale of
business property whereby Nancy is named as one of the grantees. What is the appropriate
response from Nancy Notary? - ANSWER- Nancy should explain that she may not notarize the
documents because she is named as a principal even though she is acting in the capacity of an
employee.
What is the purpose of the $15,000 surety bond? - ANSWER- To provide a limited
fund to reimburse members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct.
The Venue specifically indicates: - ANSWER- The State and County where the
notary and the signer of the document were physically located at the time of
signing.
The Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness Certificate is used when a document signer
cannot appear personally appear before the notary. All of the following are true about this notary
process, except? - ANSWER- The signer of the document must put his thumbprint in the notary's
journal.
When Nancy Notary arrived at the nursing home to notarize a Power of Attorney for Bill, a
patient there, Nancy realized that Bill was unable to make his signature and had to use the
Signature by Mark process. She used two witnesses to watch Bill make his mark on the Power of
Attorney and her notary journal. Who must write Bill's name and sign his or her name in the
journal next to Bill's mark? -
ANSWER- The witness who wrote Bill's name next to Bill's mark on the document or
the notary.
Which of the following notaries can notarize a document even if he or she is gaining
financial
compensation from the transaction? - ANSWER- None of the above
,Which document must the notary notarize for free? - ANSWER- document relating
to nomination for public office
Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary
seal? - ANSWER- Deface or destroy the seal
Nancy notary is 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-
notarize the document involving this transaction.
Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? - ANSWER-
Secretary of State
When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum
the advertising notary can be fined? - ANSWER- $1500
Robin is a Notary employed by the Acme Law Firm for the last 25 years. He is ready to retire and
resign from his notary commission. What must he do with his notary journal? - ANSWER- Turn
in the journal to the County Clerk's office where his oath and bond are filed.
Alissa is a non-attorney notary and a qualified, bonded immigration specialist.
How much can Alissa charge to help one individual complete immigration forms?
- ANSWER- $15
When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary you must: -
ANSWER- make sure the document is complete and describe it in the journal as a "foreign
language document."
Linda is called to the UC Davis Burn Unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for Timothy. The head
nurse in charge of Timothy's care limits the number of people in Timothy's room. Since he is
burned on 80% of his body and does not have specified paper identification, how must Linda
proceed since she does not know anyone who is present? - ANSWER- Use two credible
witnesses who have their specified paper identification documents.
Ted has been a notary appointed to the Beale Air Force Base for 25 years. He has decided to take
an early retirement one year into his current notary commission. What can Ted not do? -
ANSWER- Be a self-employed part-time notary.
When Mark a notary public is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write
on the "by _______________________," line? - ANSWER- The name of the
person swearing/affirming and signing the document.
Linda a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized
that is incomplete. What should Mary do? - ANSWER- Refuse to notarize the
, document.
What must a notary public do when there is a change of business address, residence address,
and/or change of county? - ANSWER- A notary public is required to notify the Secretary of State
in writing, by certified mail, within 30 days of any change of business or residence address.
Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents? - ANSWER- No
What suggested wording could the notary use when certifying a copy of a Power of Attorney? -
ANSWER- I examined the original power of attorney and the copy of the power of attorney. I
further certify that the copy is a true and correct copy of the original power of attorney.
All of the following are a basis for the use of a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing
Witness" except? - ANSWER- When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her
name, that person may sign the document by mark.
Jim went alone to his longtime friend Ned, a notary public of State of California, to
have his Grant Deed for his and his wife's property in Guam notarized. Jim's only
photo identification was issued six years ago and had expired. Ned was unable to
complete the notarization because: - ANSWER- Jim's only form of identification
was issued over five years ago and had expired.
Ms. Jones brings a document to Mary a notary public to be notarized. Mary will mark in her
journal that it was a Jurat. What identifying wording did she rely on? - ANSWER- "Subscribed
and sworn to (or affirmed) before me".
Bill brings a document to be acknowledged before a Notary Public. The Notary Public
certifies on the Acknowledgment form to all of the following. Which one is incorrect? -
ANSWER- "Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me".
Since there is no prescribed wording for an oath, what would be an acceptable oath? - ANSWER-
"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?"
When would a notary public notarize a document using a Signature by Mark? - ANSWER- When
the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may sign the
document by mark.
Which one of the following is not an act that constitutes the unlawful practice of
law? - ANSWER- Completing a certificate of Acknowledgment.
Since there is no prescribed wording for an oath, what would be an acceptable oath? - ANSWER-
"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?"
A notary public must use the seal on all documents except? - ANSWER- California
Subdivision Map certificates
WITH 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath
and bond? - ANSWER- The office of the County Clerk in the county where the
notary maintains his/her principal place of business
Nancy Notary's father, who is also her employer, asked her to notarize documents for the sale of
business property whereby Nancy is named as one of the grantees. What is the appropriate
response from Nancy Notary? - ANSWER- Nancy should explain that she may not notarize the
documents because she is named as a principal even though she is acting in the capacity of an
employee.
What is the purpose of the $15,000 surety bond? - ANSWER- To provide a limited
fund to reimburse members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct.
The Venue specifically indicates: - ANSWER- The State and County where the
notary and the signer of the document were physically located at the time of
signing.
The Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness Certificate is used when a document signer
cannot appear personally appear before the notary. All of the following are true about this notary
process, except? - ANSWER- The signer of the document must put his thumbprint in the notary's
journal.
When Nancy Notary arrived at the nursing home to notarize a Power of Attorney for Bill, a
patient there, Nancy realized that Bill was unable to make his signature and had to use the
Signature by Mark process. She used two witnesses to watch Bill make his mark on the Power of
Attorney and her notary journal. Who must write Bill's name and sign his or her name in the
journal next to Bill's mark? -
ANSWER- The witness who wrote Bill's name next to Bill's mark on the document or
the notary.
Which of the following notaries can notarize a document even if he or she is gaining
financial
compensation from the transaction? - ANSWER- None of the above
,Which document must the notary notarize for free? - ANSWER- document relating
to nomination for public office
Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary
seal? - ANSWER- Deface or destroy the seal
Nancy notary is 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-
notarize the document involving this transaction.
Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? - ANSWER-
Secretary of State
When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum
the advertising notary can be fined? - ANSWER- $1500
Robin is a Notary employed by the Acme Law Firm for the last 25 years. He is ready to retire and
resign from his notary commission. What must he do with his notary journal? - ANSWER- Turn
in the journal to the County Clerk's office where his oath and bond are filed.
Alissa is a non-attorney notary and a qualified, bonded immigration specialist.
How much can Alissa charge to help one individual complete immigration forms?
- ANSWER- $15
When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary you must: -
ANSWER- make sure the document is complete and describe it in the journal as a "foreign
language document."
Linda is called to the UC Davis Burn Unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for Timothy. The head
nurse in charge of Timothy's care limits the number of people in Timothy's room. Since he is
burned on 80% of his body and does not have specified paper identification, how must Linda
proceed since she does not know anyone who is present? - ANSWER- Use two credible
witnesses who have their specified paper identification documents.
Ted has been a notary appointed to the Beale Air Force Base for 25 years. He has decided to take
an early retirement one year into his current notary commission. What can Ted not do? -
ANSWER- Be a self-employed part-time notary.
When Mark a notary public is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write
on the "by _______________________," line? - ANSWER- The name of the
person swearing/affirming and signing the document.
Linda a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized
that is incomplete. What should Mary do? - ANSWER- Refuse to notarize the
, document.
What must a notary public do when there is a change of business address, residence address,
and/or change of county? - ANSWER- A notary public is required to notify the Secretary of State
in writing, by certified mail, within 30 days of any change of business or residence address.
Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents? - ANSWER- No
What suggested wording could the notary use when certifying a copy of a Power of Attorney? -
ANSWER- I examined the original power of attorney and the copy of the power of attorney. I
further certify that the copy is a true and correct copy of the original power of attorney.
All of the following are a basis for the use of a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing
Witness" except? - ANSWER- When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her
name, that person may sign the document by mark.
Jim went alone to his longtime friend Ned, a notary public of State of California, to
have his Grant Deed for his and his wife's property in Guam notarized. Jim's only
photo identification was issued six years ago and had expired. Ned was unable to
complete the notarization because: - ANSWER- Jim's only form of identification
was issued over five years ago and had expired.
Ms. Jones brings a document to Mary a notary public to be notarized. Mary will mark in her
journal that it was a Jurat. What identifying wording did she rely on? - ANSWER- "Subscribed
and sworn to (or affirmed) before me".
Bill brings a document to be acknowledged before a Notary Public. The Notary Public
certifies on the Acknowledgment form to all of the following. Which one is incorrect? -
ANSWER- "Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me".
Since there is no prescribed wording for an oath, what would be an acceptable oath? - ANSWER-
"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?"
When would a notary public notarize a document using a Signature by Mark? - ANSWER- When
the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may sign the
document by mark.
Which one of the following is not an act that constitutes the unlawful practice of
law? - ANSWER- Completing a certificate of Acknowledgment.
Since there is no prescribed wording for an oath, what would be an acceptable oath? - ANSWER-
"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?"
A notary public must use the seal on all documents except? - ANSWER- California
Subdivision Map certificates
