CA NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS
CORRECT 100%(GRADED A+)
A Notary may not certify a copy of a - ANSWERjournal entry requested by a member
of the public
A Notary may certify a copy of - ANSWERa journal entry requested by the Secretary
of State, durable power of attorney for health care, limited power of attorney.
When a Notary finds a new job, the seal and journal should be surrendered to
whom? - ANSWERNo one.
Mike and his wife Kim need to have their signatures notarized. Mike has an
acceptable ID, but Kim recently lost her wallet and hasn't had time to replace her ID.
When they appear before the Notary, Kim brings two friends with her. Her friends
swear that they know Kim to be the person who signed the document. How was Kim
identified? - ANSWERTwo credible witnesses.
What is a statutory administrative penalty for negligent failure to perform the duties
and responsibilities required of a Notary? - ANSWERCommission suspension and a
fine of up to $750
Is the Notary required to identify the signer when certifying a copy of a power of
attorney? - ANSWERNo. Certifying a copy does not require that the requestor be
identified.
What is a felony offense example? - ANSWERMaking a false statement to a Notary
in relation to a Grant Deed.
A Notary is prohibited from advertising his or her notarial services under what
conditions? - ANSWERThe Notary is an immigration specialist.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith come into your office asking for jurats on three affidavits they
have both signed. one of the affidavits pertains to mrs smith's pension with the
school district where she works. one affidavit deals with consent to travel for their
daughter. the third affidavit deals with items that were stolen from mr and mrs mith
cars. mrs smith presents a CA drivers license that expired 3 years ago. mr smith
presents his Nevada non driver ID, which is current. what is the maximum fee you ay
charge? - ANSWER$90
May a Notary notarize for a grantor? - ANSWERYes, the Notary is not the grantor.
A Notary was found guilty of a misdemeanor. What were they most likely prosecuted
for? - ANSWERActing as a Notary without a valid commission.
, A Notary was fines $10,000 for willfully stating as true a material fact in an
acknowledgement certificate, knowing that the information was false. The penalty is
a result of an action brought by whom? - ANSWERPublic prosecutor
What is the maximum fee a Notary may charge by law for administering an oath for a
deposition? - ANSWER$7
If your employer moves but you remain in your same residence, must you notify the
Secretary of State? - ANSWERYes, any change to any address.
A Notary may not execute an acknowledgement or proof of execution for: -
ANSWERAn incomplete document.
A Notary may execute an acknowledgement or proof of execution for: - ANSWERA
document signed outside the Notary's presence, a document with multiple signers,
and individual personally known to the Notary.
A signer comes to you and asks you to notarize his signature on a statement and
give him an oath. What type of notarization is this? - ANSWERJurat
Can a California Notary complete a Florida jurat certificate that will be filed out of
state? - ANSWERNo. Jurats always require California-specific wording.
A Notary Public commission does not take effect unless ___________ are filed on
time with the county clerk. - ANSWERThe oath and bond.
May a Notary certify a photocopy of a birth certificate? - ANSWERNo. Vital Records
are only certified by specifically appointed agencies.
A Notary who changes his or her business address to a new county within California
must: - ANSWERNotify the Secretary of State of the address change.
If you lose your journal or seal, how long do you have to notify the Secretary of
State? - ANSWERImmediately.
Your mother calls you while she is on vacation. She informs you that your brother will
drop off some documents with her signature on them. She wants you to have them
notarized. Can you act as the subscribing witness? - ANSWERNo. There is no
personal appearance by the mother at the time of the notarization.
A Notary must make the copy when certifying a copy of a power of attorney -
ANSWERNo, but the Notary should make or supervise the making of the copy so
they know it is exact.
May a Notary accept a current Canadian ID card as proof of identity? - ANSWERNo,
it must be a Canadian driver's license.
When a credible witness is used, the credible witness's primary function is to -
ANSWERswear or affirm to the document signer's identity.
CORRECT 100%(GRADED A+)
A Notary may not certify a copy of a - ANSWERjournal entry requested by a member
of the public
A Notary may certify a copy of - ANSWERa journal entry requested by the Secretary
of State, durable power of attorney for health care, limited power of attorney.
When a Notary finds a new job, the seal and journal should be surrendered to
whom? - ANSWERNo one.
Mike and his wife Kim need to have their signatures notarized. Mike has an
acceptable ID, but Kim recently lost her wallet and hasn't had time to replace her ID.
When they appear before the Notary, Kim brings two friends with her. Her friends
swear that they know Kim to be the person who signed the document. How was Kim
identified? - ANSWERTwo credible witnesses.
What is a statutory administrative penalty for negligent failure to perform the duties
and responsibilities required of a Notary? - ANSWERCommission suspension and a
fine of up to $750
Is the Notary required to identify the signer when certifying a copy of a power of
attorney? - ANSWERNo. Certifying a copy does not require that the requestor be
identified.
What is a felony offense example? - ANSWERMaking a false statement to a Notary
in relation to a Grant Deed.
A Notary is prohibited from advertising his or her notarial services under what
conditions? - ANSWERThe Notary is an immigration specialist.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith come into your office asking for jurats on three affidavits they
have both signed. one of the affidavits pertains to mrs smith's pension with the
school district where she works. one affidavit deals with consent to travel for their
daughter. the third affidavit deals with items that were stolen from mr and mrs mith
cars. mrs smith presents a CA drivers license that expired 3 years ago. mr smith
presents his Nevada non driver ID, which is current. what is the maximum fee you ay
charge? - ANSWER$90
May a Notary notarize for a grantor? - ANSWERYes, the Notary is not the grantor.
A Notary was found guilty of a misdemeanor. What were they most likely prosecuted
for? - ANSWERActing as a Notary without a valid commission.
, A Notary was fines $10,000 for willfully stating as true a material fact in an
acknowledgement certificate, knowing that the information was false. The penalty is
a result of an action brought by whom? - ANSWERPublic prosecutor
What is the maximum fee a Notary may charge by law for administering an oath for a
deposition? - ANSWER$7
If your employer moves but you remain in your same residence, must you notify the
Secretary of State? - ANSWERYes, any change to any address.
A Notary may not execute an acknowledgement or proof of execution for: -
ANSWERAn incomplete document.
A Notary may execute an acknowledgement or proof of execution for: - ANSWERA
document signed outside the Notary's presence, a document with multiple signers,
and individual personally known to the Notary.
A signer comes to you and asks you to notarize his signature on a statement and
give him an oath. What type of notarization is this? - ANSWERJurat
Can a California Notary complete a Florida jurat certificate that will be filed out of
state? - ANSWERNo. Jurats always require California-specific wording.
A Notary Public commission does not take effect unless ___________ are filed on
time with the county clerk. - ANSWERThe oath and bond.
May a Notary certify a photocopy of a birth certificate? - ANSWERNo. Vital Records
are only certified by specifically appointed agencies.
A Notary who changes his or her business address to a new county within California
must: - ANSWERNotify the Secretary of State of the address change.
If you lose your journal or seal, how long do you have to notify the Secretary of
State? - ANSWERImmediately.
Your mother calls you while she is on vacation. She informs you that your brother will
drop off some documents with her signature on them. She wants you to have them
notarized. Can you act as the subscribing witness? - ANSWERNo. There is no
personal appearance by the mother at the time of the notarization.
A Notary must make the copy when certifying a copy of a power of attorney -
ANSWERNo, but the Notary should make or supervise the making of the copy so
they know it is exact.
May a Notary accept a current Canadian ID card as proof of identity? - ANSWERNo,
it must be a Canadian driver's license.
When a credible witness is used, the credible witness's primary function is to -
ANSWERswear or affirm to the document signer's identity.
