NEVADA NOTARY TEST PAPER 2025 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔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:
-The Grant Deed was to be recorded outside of the State of California
-Jim's only form of identification was issued over five years ago and had expired
-Jim and Ned were longtime friends
-The Grant Deed also included Jim's wife's name - ✔✔Jim's only form of identification
was issued over five years ago and had expired
✔✔All of the following are a basis for the use of a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing
Witness" except?
A. If a person, called the principal, has signed a document, but cannot personally
appear before a notary public.
B. Another individual can appear on that principal's behalf to prove the execution by the
principal. That person is called a subscribing witness.
C. When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person
may sign the document by mark.
D. Both A & B - ✔✔When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her
name, that person may sign the document by mark.
✔✔When would a notary public notarize a document using a Signature by Mark?
-When Mark is declaring that this is his signature.
-When the Subscribing Witness is able to say, under oath, that he or she either saw the
principal sign the document or heard the principal acknowledge that he or she signed
the document.
-When a person, called the principal, has signed a document, but cannot personally
appear before a notary public.
-When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may
sign the document by mark. - ✔✔When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign)
his or her name, that person may sign the document by mark.
✔✔What four names would appear on a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness?"
i) The Principal, the one who signed the document to be notarized. ii) The Subscribing
Witness. iii) The Credible Witness. iv) The name of the person swearing/affirming and
signing the document. v) The Notary Public. Which of the following is correct?
-i, ii, iii, iv
-ii, iii, iv, v
-iii, iv, v, ii
-i, ii, iii, v - ✔✔i, ii, iii, v
✔✔What is the keywording of an Acknowledgment?
,-"Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me"
-Acknowledgment
-"personally appeared"
-"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?" -
✔✔"personally appeared"
✔✔What suggested wording could the notary use when certifying a copy of a Power of
Attorney?
The notary public should decline and advise the person requesting the notarization to
consult a member of the California State Bar. If an attorney recommends that the
document be notarized, a notary p
When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may
sign the document by mark.
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 above. - ✔✔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.
✔✔Which one of the following is not an act that constitutes the unlawful practice of law?
-Preparation and drafting of any kind of legal document.
-Completing a certificate of Acknowledgment.
-Giving advice with relation to any legal documents or matters.
-Selection or determination of any kind of legal document. - ✔✔Completing a certificate
of Acknowledgment.
✔✔Linda, a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized
that is incomplete. What should Mary do?
-Make copies and enter into his/her notary public journal.
-Refuse to notarize the document.
-The notary public should decline and advise the person requesting the notarization to
consult a member of the California State Bar.
-None of the above - ✔✔Refuse to notarize the document
✔✔When Mark, a notary public, is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write on
the "by _______________________," line?
-The name of the person making the "Signature by Mark."
-The name of the "Credible Witness"
-The name of the person swearing/affirming and signing the document.
-Name of the notary public. - ✔✔The name of the person swearing/affirming and signing
the document.
✔✔What are the only documents a notary may certify?
a) Copies of Powers of Attorney
b) Deed of Trust
, c) Copies of his/her own notary public journal.
d) Both (a) and (c) - ✔✔Both (a) and (c)
✔✔What is the penalty for a notary who performs any notarial act in relation to a deed
of trust on real property consisting of a single-family dwelling with the knowledge that
the deed of trust contains any false statements or is forged in whole or in part?
a) Punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, or by imprisonment in the county jail
for not more than one year.
b) Guilty of a felony and may be subject to other relief or remedies provided to the
parties by law.
c) $1,500 Fine
d) Both (a) and (c) - ✔✔Guilty of a felony and may be subject to other relief or remedies
provided to the parties by law.
✔✔Unless working under an agreement with an employer or having a direct financial or
beneficial interest to the transaction, what is the duty of the California notary public,
upon the payment of any fees, when submitted a document by any person?
-To notarize only after a visual examination of the signer's race.
-To notarize upon request any properly submitted document for any person, anywhere
in the State of California.
-To notarize only when doing so would provide a direct financial or beneficial interest to
the notary public
-To always notarize when a notary public even if he/she is unable to communicate with
the customer in the customer's language. - ✔✔To notarize upon request any properly
submitted document for any person, anywhere in the State of California.
✔✔In what situation is a notary public legally barred from advertising in any manner
whatsoever that he or she is a notary public?
-When the notary public promotes a loan document signing service.
-There is no situation in which a notary public can advertise.
-When the notary public promotes himself or herself as an immigration specialist or
consultant.
-None of the above. - ✔✔When the notary public promotes himself or herself as an
immigration specialist or consultant.
✔✔Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents?
-Yes
-Sometimes
-No
-Only on Sundays - ✔✔no
✔✔What are the penalties for translation of the phrase "Notary Public" into Spanish?
-First offense is suspending the notary commission for not less than one year.
-Second offense the notary commission shall be revoked permanently.
-$1,500 fine
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔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:
-The Grant Deed was to be recorded outside of the State of California
-Jim's only form of identification was issued over five years ago and had expired
-Jim and Ned were longtime friends
-The Grant Deed also included Jim's wife's name - ✔✔Jim's only form of identification
was issued over five years ago and had expired
✔✔All of the following are a basis for the use of a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing
Witness" except?
A. If a person, called the principal, has signed a document, but cannot personally
appear before a notary public.
B. Another individual can appear on that principal's behalf to prove the execution by the
principal. That person is called a subscribing witness.
C. When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person
may sign the document by mark.
D. Both A & B - ✔✔When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her
name, that person may sign the document by mark.
✔✔When would a notary public notarize a document using a Signature by Mark?
-When Mark is declaring that this is his signature.
-When the Subscribing Witness is able to say, under oath, that he or she either saw the
principal sign the document or heard the principal acknowledge that he or she signed
the document.
-When a person, called the principal, has signed a document, but cannot personally
appear before a notary public.
-When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may
sign the document by mark. - ✔✔When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign)
his or her name, that person may sign the document by mark.
✔✔What four names would appear on a "Proof of Execution by a Subscribing Witness?"
i) The Principal, the one who signed the document to be notarized. ii) The Subscribing
Witness. iii) The Credible Witness. iv) The name of the person swearing/affirming and
signing the document. v) The Notary Public. Which of the following is correct?
-i, ii, iii, iv
-ii, iii, iv, v
-iii, iv, v, ii
-i, ii, iii, v - ✔✔i, ii, iii, v
✔✔What is the keywording of an Acknowledgment?
,-"Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me"
-Acknowledgment
-"personally appeared"
-"Do you swear or affirm that the statements in this document are true?" -
✔✔"personally appeared"
✔✔What suggested wording could the notary use when certifying a copy of a Power of
Attorney?
The notary public should decline and advise the person requesting the notarization to
consult a member of the California State Bar. If an attorney recommends that the
document be notarized, a notary p
When the signer of an instrument cannot write (sign) his or her name, that person may
sign the document by mark.
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 above. - ✔✔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.
✔✔Which one of the following is not an act that constitutes the unlawful practice of law?
-Preparation and drafting of any kind of legal document.
-Completing a certificate of Acknowledgment.
-Giving advice with relation to any legal documents or matters.
-Selection or determination of any kind of legal document. - ✔✔Completing a certificate
of Acknowledgment.
✔✔Linda, a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized
that is incomplete. What should Mary do?
-Make copies and enter into his/her notary public journal.
-Refuse to notarize the document.
-The notary public should decline and advise the person requesting the notarization to
consult a member of the California State Bar.
-None of the above - ✔✔Refuse to notarize the document
✔✔When Mark, a notary public, is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write on
the "by _______________________," line?
-The name of the person making the "Signature by Mark."
-The name of the "Credible Witness"
-The name of the person swearing/affirming and signing the document.
-Name of the notary public. - ✔✔The name of the person swearing/affirming and signing
the document.
✔✔What are the only documents a notary may certify?
a) Copies of Powers of Attorney
b) Deed of Trust
, c) Copies of his/her own notary public journal.
d) Both (a) and (c) - ✔✔Both (a) and (c)
✔✔What is the penalty for a notary who performs any notarial act in relation to a deed
of trust on real property consisting of a single-family dwelling with the knowledge that
the deed of trust contains any false statements or is forged in whole or in part?
a) Punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, or by imprisonment in the county jail
for not more than one year.
b) Guilty of a felony and may be subject to other relief or remedies provided to the
parties by law.
c) $1,500 Fine
d) Both (a) and (c) - ✔✔Guilty of a felony and may be subject to other relief or remedies
provided to the parties by law.
✔✔Unless working under an agreement with an employer or having a direct financial or
beneficial interest to the transaction, what is the duty of the California notary public,
upon the payment of any fees, when submitted a document by any person?
-To notarize only after a visual examination of the signer's race.
-To notarize upon request any properly submitted document for any person, anywhere
in the State of California.
-To notarize only when doing so would provide a direct financial or beneficial interest to
the notary public
-To always notarize when a notary public even if he/she is unable to communicate with
the customer in the customer's language. - ✔✔To notarize upon request any properly
submitted document for any person, anywhere in the State of California.
✔✔In what situation is a notary public legally barred from advertising in any manner
whatsoever that he or she is a notary public?
-When the notary public promotes a loan document signing service.
-There is no situation in which a notary public can advertise.
-When the notary public promotes himself or herself as an immigration specialist or
consultant.
-None of the above. - ✔✔When the notary public promotes himself or herself as an
immigration specialist or consultant.
✔✔Is there prohibition against notarizing immigration documents?
-Yes
-Sometimes
-No
-Only on Sundays - ✔✔no
✔✔What are the penalties for translation of the phrase "Notary Public" into Spanish?
-First offense is suspending the notary commission for not less than one year.
-Second offense the notary commission shall be revoked permanently.
-$1,500 fine
