PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ Mary and Robert Jones are purchasing a vacation home in Hawaii.
Their signatures are only required on the Deed of Trust. Mary is a
member of the armed forces and Robert is WW2 veteran. What is
maximum fee you can charge for the notarization?
A. $30.00 for their two signatures notarized
B. $15 for Robert only because Mary is an active member of the
armed forces
C. You are not permitted to charge a fee because Robert is a veteran
and Mary is an active member of the armed forces. Answer: $30.00
for their two signatures notarized
◉ A subscribing witness must meet all of the following
requirements except:
A. The subscribing witness has reasonable belief that the principle
does not posses acceptable identification
B. The subscribing witness must swear or affirm that they witnessed
the principle sign the document
C. The identify of a subscribing witness must be established by the
oath of a credible witness whom the notary personally knows.
,D. The subscribing witness must sign the notary public's journal.
Answer: The subscribing witness has reasonable belief that the
principle does not posses acceptable identification
◉ When notary is presented with a document naming two
individuals and both signatures require notarization, both signers:
A. Must present at the same time for the notarization to take place
B. Can appear at different times but the notary is to complete only
one notarial certificate for both signers
C. Can appear at different times but the notary must complete a
seperate notarial certificate for each signer at the time they
personally appear. Answer: Can appear at different times but the
notary must complete a separate notarial certificate for each signer
at the time they personally appear
◉ Immigration documents:
A. Can only be prepared and notarized by an immigration consultant
B. Can be prepared by an immigration consultant and notarized by a
notary
C. Never require notarization
D. Can only be prepared and notarized by a licensed Attorney.
Answer: Can be prepared by an immigration consultant and
notarized by a notary
, ◉ A subscribing witness can be used in conjunction which of the
following documents:
A. Quitclaim deed or grant deed
B. Deed of Trust
C. Mortgage of secuirty Agreement
D. Trustee's Deed. Answer: Trustee's Deed
◉ You are presented with a document written in a foreign language,
can you proceed with the notarization?
A. Yes, but only if you can commuincate with the document signer
and the notarial wording is in English
B. No, you should refer the document signer to a notary who can
read and understand the document language
C. Only if you have a translator present who can translate so that you
understand what the document says.. Answer: Yes, but only if you
can communicate with the document signer and the notarial
wording is in English
◉ An expired California Drivers License issued 48 months prior to
your notarization is:
A. Not a valid form of identification
B. A valid form of identification
C. A valid form of identification only if a temporary renewal license
is also presented. Answer: A valid form of identification