California Notary Public Practice Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+
1.What is one requirement for becoming a California
Notary Public? Be a legal resident of California
2.Your jurisdiction will be:: The entire state of California
3.A possible penalty for committing perjury is:: a. 2 years in prison
b.3 years in prison
c. 4 years in prison
d. Any of the above
Answer:
d. Any of the above
4.You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commence- ment date:: 30 days
5.If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California
must respond within:: 5 days
6.The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the::
Secre- tary of State
7.Using the words notario publico:: 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:: Felony
9.Death Certificates:: Are not notarized
10.A subscribing witness can bring you a:: Homestead Declaration
11.The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now: $10,000
12.Two credible witnesses: a. Are not allowed
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, b.Must be over 21
c. Must be fingerprinted
d. None of the above
Answer:
d. None of the above
13.When do you officially become a notary?: When your oath and bond are
filed
14.The notary stamp may be:: Rectangular
15.The size of the stamp could be:: 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length
16.If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must
not notarize it:: Trustor or Trustee
17.The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is:: Up to $750
18.The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was
lost is:: 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:: $2,500
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1.What is one requirement for becoming a California
Notary Public? Be a legal resident of California
2.Your jurisdiction will be:: The entire state of California
3.A possible penalty for committing perjury is:: a. 2 years in prison
b.3 years in prison
c. 4 years in prison
d. Any of the above
Answer:
d. Any of the above
4.You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commence- ment date:: 30 days
5.If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California
must respond within:: 5 days
6.The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the::
Secre- tary of State
7.Using the words notario publico:: 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:: Felony
9.Death Certificates:: Are not notarized
10.A subscribing witness can bring you a:: Homestead Declaration
11.The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now: $10,000
12.Two credible witnesses: a. Are not allowed
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, b.Must be over 21
c. Must be fingerprinted
d. None of the above
Answer:
d. None of the above
13.When do you officially become a notary?: When your oath and bond are
filed
14.The notary stamp may be:: Rectangular
15.The size of the stamp could be:: 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length
16.If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must
not notarize it:: Trustor or Trustee
17.The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is:: Up to $750
18.The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was
lost is:: 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:: $2,500
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