California Notary Public EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - (answer)1) Legal resident of California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
Function of Notary - (answer)Primarily to authenticate the identity of a signer. An impartial witness that
takes oaths & affirmations, and other acts authorized by law.
Minimum amount for Notary Bond - (answer)$15,000 from CA admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? - (answer)Protects the public from any damaging actions you may
cause when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? - (answer)The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - (answer)2 years in prison
3 years in prison
4 years in prison
ALL OF THE ABOVE
How many days do you have to take your oath of office after your commencement date? - (answer)30
days
,California Notary Public EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within - (answer)5
days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the - (answer)Secretary of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer shhould use? -
(answer)No
Using the words "Notorio publico" - (answer)is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent,
they are guilty of a - (answer)felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? - (answer)NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary - (answer)- Commission doesn't end w/ employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary - (answer)- Fees remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary - (answer)- May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. - (answer)Homestead Declaration
, California Notary Public EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - (answer)$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... - (answer)Beneficiary, Grantor/Grantee, Mortgager/Mortgagee,
Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement - (answer)Only notarizing business documents during business hours if
business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? - (answer)When your oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be - (answer)rectangular
the size of the stamp could be - (answer)1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? - (answer)Criminal: Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? - (answer)Infractions (no jail time), misdimeanors, and
felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - (answer)Up to $750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is - (answer)up to $1500
VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
Requirement for becoming a CA Notary Public? - (answer)1) Legal resident of California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
Function of Notary - (answer)Primarily to authenticate the identity of a signer. An impartial witness that
takes oaths & affirmations, and other acts authorized by law.
Minimum amount for Notary Bond - (answer)$15,000 from CA admitted Surety Insurer
How does the Notary Bond Work? - (answer)Protects the public from any damaging actions you may
cause when performing notarizations improperly. (Public Liability Protection)
What is your jurisdiction? - (answer)The state of CA
A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - (answer)2 years in prison
3 years in prison
4 years in prison
ALL OF THE ABOVE
How many days do you have to take your oath of office after your commencement date? - (answer)30
days
,California Notary Public EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within - (answer)5
days
The Agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the - (answer)Secretary of State
Can you tell a signer how to complete a document, or suggest what form a signer shhould use? -
(answer)No
Using the words "Notorio publico" - (answer)is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent,
they are guilty of a - (answer)felony
Can Death Certificates be Notarized? - (answer)NO!
Conditions of Private-Employee Notary - (answer)- Commission doesn't end w/ employment
- Fee remission agreement furing business hours
Conditions of Public-Employee Notary - (answer)- Fees remitted back to the agency.
- Must be an employee.
Conditions of Military-Base Notary - (answer)- May not charge fees.
- Must be U.S. Citizen
- Federal Civil Service Employee
A subscribing witness can bring you a.. - (answer)Homestead Declaration
, California Notary Public EXAM 2025 UPDATE/PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS/GRADED A+!!!
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now - (answer)$10,000
Conflict of Interest if Notary is named... - (answer)Beneficiary, Grantor/Grantee, Mortgager/Mortgagee,
Trustor/Trustee, Vendor/Vendee, Lessor/Lessee
Limited Service Agreement - (answer)Only notarizing business documents during business hours if
business paid for supplies.
When do you officially become a notary? - (answer)When your oath and bond are filed
Thee notary stamp may be - (answer)rectangular
the size of the stamp could be - (answer)1" width x 2 1/2" length
What are the penalties for Criminal, Civil, and Administrative? - (answer)Criminal: Fines &/or Jail
Civil: Fine
Administrative: Commission denied, suspended, or revoked.
What are the three levels of crimimal violations? - (answer)Infractions (no jail time), misdimeanors, and
felonies
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - (answer)Up to $750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is - (answer)up to $1500
