California Notary Public Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
Critical commencement date ANSWER>>>>commencement date stated in
the commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? ANSWER>>>>Secretary of State
When does commission become valid ANSWER>>>>After taking oath of
office and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with ANSWER>>>>county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? ANSWER>>>>State of california;
not only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed ANSWER>>>>Surety bond
for 15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond 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? 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
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 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?
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: ANSWER>>>>$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 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?
ANSWER>>>>yes.
How many journals can a notary keep ANSWER>>>>one
Correct Answers
Critical commencement date ANSWER>>>>commencement date stated in
the commission NOT date commission was issued or mailed
Who issues commission? ANSWER>>>>Secretary of State
When does commission become valid ANSWER>>>>After taking oath of
office and bond are filed on time
Who do you file oath and bond with ANSWER>>>>county clerk
Where is a notary's commission limited to? ANSWER>>>>State of california;
not only a certain county
What kind of bond and how much needs to be filed ANSWER>>>>Surety bond
for 15,000
What is the purpose of the surety bond 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? 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
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 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?
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: ANSWER>>>>$500
What are the two duties to respond to written requests 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?
ANSWER>>>>yes.
How many journals can a notary keep ANSWER>>>>one
