Notary Public Exam (California)
Questions With Complete Solutions
/. 1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? - Answer-Be a
legal resident of California
/.2: Your jurisdiction will be: - Answer-The entire state of California
/.3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - Answer-2, 3 or 4 years
/.4: You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement
date: - Answer-30 days
/.5: If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must
respond within: - Answer-5 days
/.6: The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: - Answer-
Secretary of State
/.7: Using the words notario publico: - Answer-Is prohibited
/.8: If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know
to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - Answer-Felony
/.9: Death Certificates - Answer-Are not notarized
/.10: A subscribing witness can bring you a: - Answer-Homestead Declaration
/.11: The penalty for stating a known false face as true is now: - Answer-$10,000
/.12: Two credible witnesses A. Are not allowed, B. must be over 21, C. must be
fingerprinted or D. None of the above. - Answer-None of the above
/.13: When do you officially become a notary: - Answer-When your oath and bond are
filed
/.14: The notary stamp may be: - Answer-Rectangular
/.15: The size of the stamp could be: - Answer-1" W x 2 1/2 L
/.16: If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it: A.
Agent B. Employer C. Lawyer or D. Trustor or Trustee - Answer-Trustor or Trustee
, /.17: The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: - Answer-Up to $750
/.18: The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: -
Answer-Up to $1,500
/.19: Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is
punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - Answer-Up to $2,500.
/.20: What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that
you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: - Answer-Up to
$1,500 and at least of year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation
of commission for life
/.21: When a regulation states 30 days it means: - Answer-Calendar days
/.22: Your commission is dated 09/01/05 and you get your oath filed on 09/25/05. Your
commission will expire: - Answer-08/31/09. 4 years from the date of your commission
/.23: The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: - Answer-$0
/.24: A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the: - Answer-
Probate Code
/.25: You may turn your journal over to: - Answer-A peace officer with probable cause
/.26: During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X
signer: - Answer-One
/.27: If you move, you must contact the: - Answer-Secretary of State (within 30 days)
/.28: Of you move, you must contact the proper authority within: - Answer-30 days
(Secretary of State)
/.29: If you give your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of
State: (How much time do you have to do this?) - Answer-10 days
/.30: A commission is valid for ______ years: - Answer-4 years
/.31: Your 4-year notary bond is worth: - Answer-$15,000
/.32: The statue of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: - Answer-4
years
/.33: To be acceptable, ID's must be current or issued within the past: - Answer-5 years
Questions With Complete Solutions
/. 1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? - Answer-Be a
legal resident of California
/.2: Your jurisdiction will be: - Answer-The entire state of California
/.3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - Answer-2, 3 or 4 years
/.4: You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement
date: - Answer-30 days
/.5: If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must
respond within: - Answer-5 days
/.6: The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: - Answer-
Secretary of State
/.7: Using the words notario publico: - Answer-Is prohibited
/.8: If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know
to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - Answer-Felony
/.9: Death Certificates - Answer-Are not notarized
/.10: A subscribing witness can bring you a: - Answer-Homestead Declaration
/.11: The penalty for stating a known false face as true is now: - Answer-$10,000
/.12: Two credible witnesses A. Are not allowed, B. must be over 21, C. must be
fingerprinted or D. None of the above. - Answer-None of the above
/.13: When do you officially become a notary: - Answer-When your oath and bond are
filed
/.14: The notary stamp may be: - Answer-Rectangular
/.15: The size of the stamp could be: - Answer-1" W x 2 1/2 L
/.16: If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it: A.
Agent B. Employer C. Lawyer or D. Trustor or Trustee - Answer-Trustor or Trustee
, /.17: The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: - Answer-Up to $750
/.18: The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: -
Answer-Up to $1,500
/.19: Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is
punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - Answer-Up to $2,500.
/.20: What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that
you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: - Answer-Up to
$1,500 and at least of year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation
of commission for life
/.21: When a regulation states 30 days it means: - Answer-Calendar days
/.22: Your commission is dated 09/01/05 and you get your oath filed on 09/25/05. Your
commission will expire: - Answer-08/31/09. 4 years from the date of your commission
/.23: The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: - Answer-$0
/.24: A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the: - Answer-
Probate Code
/.25: You may turn your journal over to: - Answer-A peace officer with probable cause
/.26: During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X
signer: - Answer-One
/.27: If you move, you must contact the: - Answer-Secretary of State (within 30 days)
/.28: Of you move, you must contact the proper authority within: - Answer-30 days
(Secretary of State)
/.29: If you give your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of
State: (How much time do you have to do this?) - Answer-10 days
/.30: A commission is valid for ______ years: - Answer-4 years
/.31: Your 4-year notary bond is worth: - Answer-$15,000
/.32: The statue of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: - Answer-4
years
/.33: To be acceptable, ID's must be current or issued within the past: - Answer-5 years
