NOTARY PUBLIC QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST
UPDATE|| VERIFIED
An employer requests a copy of journal. How should notary respond? - ANSWERNotary
must either make copies or superivse the entire copying process.
All notary journal entries must include - ANSWER1. date of notarization
2. time of notarization
3. type of notary performed
4. title of doc notarized
5. information regarding the ID of signer
6. signature of signer
7. right thumbprint if doc is a deed, quitclaim, or deed of trust
is using an embosser along w/ seal required - ANSWERno
t/f - notary seal must be photographically reproducible - ANSWERtrue
t/f - notary seal must be black ink - ANSWERfalse
What is the venue
venue also denotes what - ANSWER1.state and county found directly above notary
verbiage
2.state and county wehere signer personally appeared before notary
notaries are permitted to notarize as long as venue - ANSWERindicates the state and
county where notary act is performed
If notary submits applicaton w/out taking exam, how long is application good for. -
ANSWER1 year
how long are testing results valid - ANSWER2 years
How much does it cost if you miss deadline for oath and refile app - ANSWER20.00 - for
application and wait for new letter of commission to be sent
what does notary do on sub division map above signature - ANSWER1. name of notary
2. expiration of commission
3. county where oath is on file
DO NOT NEED COMMISSION #
, if acknowledgement is taken that is not in correct format loose certificate is attached
except - ANSWERif the document is to be recorded in another state
jurat is identified by what word or phrase - ANSWERsubscribed and sworn (or affirmed)
to.
the negligent failure to discharge fully and faithfully can result in - ANSWER750 fine and
possible suspension or revcation of commission
four fines listed at 750 - ANSWER1. negligent failure to discharge fully and faithfully any
of the duties required by notary
2. charging more than the fees prescribed by law
3. failure to complete the ack at the time of notary's signature and seal are affixed to doc
4. failure to administger the oath or affirmation as required by law.
what 2 violations incur prison charges - ANSWER1. forgery
2. perjury
Basic Requirements for becoming notary 6 - ANSWER1. Resident of California
2. At least 18 years old
3. Able to read, write, and understand English
4. Complete a Secretary of State-approved six-hour notary course
5. Pass the written state-administered notary public exam
6. Pass a background check
To become appointed as a notary, all applicants must: - ANSWER1. Complete a six-
hour Secretary of State-approved six-hour notary course
2. Receive a proof of completion certificate
how long does commission last - ANSWER4 years
Law requires Notary Public to file official $15,000.00 Surety Bond. what is purpose of
bond - ANSWERPurpose of bond is to protect the public, not the notary
2. The bond provides a limited fund for paying claims against a notary public
Required materials/supplies to be furnished by notary - ANSWER1. Journal to record
notary acts
2. Notary seal (purchased from approved seal manufacturer)
what is the optional insurance a notary can get - ANSWERerrors and ommissions
insurance to cover notary to limits of insurance
Non-Authorized Acts (notary must refer client to attorney) - ANSWER1. It is against the
law:
To give legal advice unless the notary is a practicing attorney
To assist anyone in preparing, selecting, or determining a legal document
CORRECT ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST
UPDATE|| VERIFIED
An employer requests a copy of journal. How should notary respond? - ANSWERNotary
must either make copies or superivse the entire copying process.
All notary journal entries must include - ANSWER1. date of notarization
2. time of notarization
3. type of notary performed
4. title of doc notarized
5. information regarding the ID of signer
6. signature of signer
7. right thumbprint if doc is a deed, quitclaim, or deed of trust
is using an embosser along w/ seal required - ANSWERno
t/f - notary seal must be photographically reproducible - ANSWERtrue
t/f - notary seal must be black ink - ANSWERfalse
What is the venue
venue also denotes what - ANSWER1.state and county found directly above notary
verbiage
2.state and county wehere signer personally appeared before notary
notaries are permitted to notarize as long as venue - ANSWERindicates the state and
county where notary act is performed
If notary submits applicaton w/out taking exam, how long is application good for. -
ANSWER1 year
how long are testing results valid - ANSWER2 years
How much does it cost if you miss deadline for oath and refile app - ANSWER20.00 - for
application and wait for new letter of commission to be sent
what does notary do on sub division map above signature - ANSWER1. name of notary
2. expiration of commission
3. county where oath is on file
DO NOT NEED COMMISSION #
, if acknowledgement is taken that is not in correct format loose certificate is attached
except - ANSWERif the document is to be recorded in another state
jurat is identified by what word or phrase - ANSWERsubscribed and sworn (or affirmed)
to.
the negligent failure to discharge fully and faithfully can result in - ANSWER750 fine and
possible suspension or revcation of commission
four fines listed at 750 - ANSWER1. negligent failure to discharge fully and faithfully any
of the duties required by notary
2. charging more than the fees prescribed by law
3. failure to complete the ack at the time of notary's signature and seal are affixed to doc
4. failure to administger the oath or affirmation as required by law.
what 2 violations incur prison charges - ANSWER1. forgery
2. perjury
Basic Requirements for becoming notary 6 - ANSWER1. Resident of California
2. At least 18 years old
3. Able to read, write, and understand English
4. Complete a Secretary of State-approved six-hour notary course
5. Pass the written state-administered notary public exam
6. Pass a background check
To become appointed as a notary, all applicants must: - ANSWER1. Complete a six-
hour Secretary of State-approved six-hour notary course
2. Receive a proof of completion certificate
how long does commission last - ANSWER4 years
Law requires Notary Public to file official $15,000.00 Surety Bond. what is purpose of
bond - ANSWERPurpose of bond is to protect the public, not the notary
2. The bond provides a limited fund for paying claims against a notary public
Required materials/supplies to be furnished by notary - ANSWER1. Journal to record
notary acts
2. Notary seal (purchased from approved seal manufacturer)
what is the optional insurance a notary can get - ANSWERerrors and ommissions
insurance to cover notary to limits of insurance
Non-Authorized Acts (notary must refer client to attorney) - ANSWER1. It is against the
law:
To give legal advice unless the notary is a practicing attorney
To assist anyone in preparing, selecting, or determining a legal document
