Practice Exam (2025)
comprehensive questions and
verified answers ( detailed &
elaborated) ACTUAL EXAM 2025
TEST!!
CA Secretary of State - ANSWER-Who
prescribes the Notary Exam
,Being a CA resident at the time of
application - ANSWER-What is one
requirement for becoming a notary in CA
CA resident at time of appointment
Must be 18 years of age
Complete a course approved by CA
Secretary of State
Pass written test
Pass Background check via fingerprints -
ANSWER-Eligibility for appointment
submitting fingerprints to the CA DOJ
within one year of the exam - ANSWER-
What is needed for a background check
,a felony or a lesser offense involving moral
turpitude or a nature of incompatible with
the duties of a notary - ANSWER-What may
be a disqualifying crime on an application
for a notary
all arrests for which trial is pending and
convictions regardless of where and when -
ANSWER-What must an applicant disclose
on the notary application
be grounds for denial of appointment -
ANSWER-Failure to disclose any conviction
or arrests or misstatements may
, complete without any omission or
misstatement - ANSWER-Appointment of a
notary public must be
4 years - ANSWER-What is the term of a
comission
The commencement date on the
commission by the CA Sec of State -
ANSWER-What is the commencement date
of a notary's commission
Oath and Bond have been filed with the
county clerk with 30 days of
commencement date - ANSWER-A Person
cannot service as a notary public until both