NOTARY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
,If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify The Secretary of State
within how many days? - ANSWERS10 days
If a notary public moves, he or she must contact the ___________________. -
ANSWERSSecretary of State
If a notary moves, he or she must notify the proper authority within how many days? -
ANSWERS30 days
If a notary performs a majority of his/her acts for an employer, the employer's address
should be listed. True or False? - ANSWERSTrue
Can a notary use a post office box as an address for their residence? - ANSWERSOnly
if they also provide their home address
If a notary changes his or her name they must ________? - ANSWERSFile a new oath
within 30 days
Notaries must:
a) Keep meticulous copies of every document they notarized
b) Always charge for services
c) Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. - ANSWERSc) Keep their
stamp and journal under their direct control.
A notary must keep all journal entries in sequential order. True or False? -
ANSWERSTrue
A member of the public can request a photo-static copy of the journal entry representing
a transaction as long as they include the name of the parties, the type of document and
the month and year the notarial act occurred. True or False? - ANSWERSTrue
What is one requirement in becoming a notary public in California?
a) Be at least 18 years of age
b) Pass a background check
c) Pass a proctored closed book exam
d) Be a legal resident of California
e) All of the above - ANSWERSe) All of the above
First time applicants must complete:
a) A one hour course
b) A two hour proctored course
c) A six hour state approved course
, d) A three hour state approved course. - ANSWERSc) A six hour state approved course
An applicant convicted of a disqualifying crime may be denied appointment:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERSa) True
Applicants must disclose convictions dismissed under CA Penal Code section 1203.4 or
120.4a
a) True
b) False - ANSWERSa) True
One has how many days to take an oath of office after one's commencement date:
a) 6 months
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days - ANSWERSc) 30 days
Denial of commission can be made if:
a) An applicant has a moral turpitude offense on his or her record
b) An applicant leaves out any pertinent arrest information
c) An applicant has committed a felony
d) All of the above - ANSWERS
A bond must be purchased by the notary public in the amount of:
a) 100,000
b) 15,000
c) 30,000
d) 20,000 - ANSWERSb) 15,000
Notaries of Public Entities are allowed to perform notarial acts on their own time:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERSb) False
Using the words notario publico when advertising:
a) Can be a great way to gain business
b) Is allowed but only in CA.
c) Is prohibited
d) Is a great marketing tool - ANSWERSc) Is prohibited
The size of the notary stamp can be:
a) 3 inches
b) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
c) 2 inches by 6 inches - ANSWERSb) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
At the end of a four year Notary commission what should be done with the official
Notary seal, if the Notary plans on renewing?
ANSWERS
,If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify The Secretary of State
within how many days? - ANSWERS10 days
If a notary public moves, he or she must contact the ___________________. -
ANSWERSSecretary of State
If a notary moves, he or she must notify the proper authority within how many days? -
ANSWERS30 days
If a notary performs a majority of his/her acts for an employer, the employer's address
should be listed. True or False? - ANSWERSTrue
Can a notary use a post office box as an address for their residence? - ANSWERSOnly
if they also provide their home address
If a notary changes his or her name they must ________? - ANSWERSFile a new oath
within 30 days
Notaries must:
a) Keep meticulous copies of every document they notarized
b) Always charge for services
c) Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. - ANSWERSc) Keep their
stamp and journal under their direct control.
A notary must keep all journal entries in sequential order. True or False? -
ANSWERSTrue
A member of the public can request a photo-static copy of the journal entry representing
a transaction as long as they include the name of the parties, the type of document and
the month and year the notarial act occurred. True or False? - ANSWERSTrue
What is one requirement in becoming a notary public in California?
a) Be at least 18 years of age
b) Pass a background check
c) Pass a proctored closed book exam
d) Be a legal resident of California
e) All of the above - ANSWERSe) All of the above
First time applicants must complete:
a) A one hour course
b) A two hour proctored course
c) A six hour state approved course
, d) A three hour state approved course. - ANSWERSc) A six hour state approved course
An applicant convicted of a disqualifying crime may be denied appointment:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERSa) True
Applicants must disclose convictions dismissed under CA Penal Code section 1203.4 or
120.4a
a) True
b) False - ANSWERSa) True
One has how many days to take an oath of office after one's commencement date:
a) 6 months
b) 10 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days - ANSWERSc) 30 days
Denial of commission can be made if:
a) An applicant has a moral turpitude offense on his or her record
b) An applicant leaves out any pertinent arrest information
c) An applicant has committed a felony
d) All of the above - ANSWERS
A bond must be purchased by the notary public in the amount of:
a) 100,000
b) 15,000
c) 30,000
d) 20,000 - ANSWERSb) 15,000
Notaries of Public Entities are allowed to perform notarial acts on their own time:
a) True
b) False - ANSWERSb) False
Using the words notario publico when advertising:
a) Can be a great way to gain business
b) Is allowed but only in CA.
c) Is prohibited
d) Is a great marketing tool - ANSWERSc) Is prohibited
The size of the notary stamp can be:
a) 3 inches
b) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
c) 2 inches by 6 inches - ANSWERSb) 1 inch in wide by 2 inches long
At the end of a four year Notary commission what should be done with the official
Notary seal, if the Notary plans on renewing?
