NNA California Notary Public
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What is a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER-A Notary Public is a person of
honesty, credibility, truthfulness, and integrity appointed by the State of California
to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of acts related to
the signing of important documents, taking oaths and affirmations and performing
other acts authorized by law.
What does a Notary Public do? - CORRECT ANSWER-A NP authenticates a
person's identity
A NP verifies that the person has signed the document.
A NP compels an affiant to truthfulness.
Essentially, a Notary Public ensures the person is who they say they are, witnesses
them sign the document, and ensures they are telling the truth.
,What is required to become a Notary Public in California? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- 18 years old or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of State
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of training must be completed to become a Notary Public? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- 6 hours
- 3 hours if you are renewing
What is the duty of a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the duty of a
Notary Public to perform a notarial act when presented with a proper request and
the fee for the notarial act has been paid.
How can a Notary Public ensure they are an impartial witness? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Notary Public must ensure they have no direct financial or
beneficial interest in the notarized transaction. This means that they:
-must not be named in the document.
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, -may never notarize their own signature.
When would their be a conflict of interest for a Notary Public? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A NP who has a direct financial or beneficial interest in a transaction
shall not perform any notarization in connection to that transaction.
- Since CA is a community property state, a NP should exercise caution when
performing notarial services for a spouse or domestic partner.
In real property transactions, a Notary Public would have a Conflict of Interest if
named as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
Lessor/lessee
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Vendor/vendee
Beneficiary
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool to remember when you have to say no to notary in event
of conflict of interest? - CORRECT ANSWER-if it ends in or/ee - NO TO
NOTARY
Exam 100% Solved
What is a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER-A Notary Public is a person of
honesty, credibility, truthfulness, and integrity appointed by the State of California
to serve the public as an impartial witness in performing a variety of acts related to
the signing of important documents, taking oaths and affirmations and performing
other acts authorized by law.
What does a Notary Public do? - CORRECT ANSWER-A NP authenticates a
person's identity
A NP verifies that the person has signed the document.
A NP compels an affiant to truthfulness.
Essentially, a Notary Public ensures the person is who they say they are, witnesses
them sign the document, and ensures they are telling the truth.
,What is required to become a Notary Public in California? - CORRECT
ANSWER-- 18 years old or above
-Legal resident of California
- complete a state approved education course
- Pass a written exam prescribed by the Secretary of State
-Possess integrity
- Pass a background test
-Submit an application
How many hours of training must be completed to become a Notary Public? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- 6 hours
- 3 hours if you are renewing
What is the duty of a Notary Public? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the duty of a
Notary Public to perform a notarial act when presented with a proper request and
the fee for the notarial act has been paid.
How can a Notary Public ensure they are an impartial witness? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Notary Public must ensure they have no direct financial or
beneficial interest in the notarized transaction. This means that they:
-must not be named in the document.
COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©️ 2025
, -may never notarize their own signature.
When would their be a conflict of interest for a Notary Public? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A NP who has a direct financial or beneficial interest in a transaction
shall not perform any notarization in connection to that transaction.
- Since CA is a community property state, a NP should exercise caution when
performing notarial services for a spouse or domestic partner.
In real property transactions, a Notary Public would have a Conflict of Interest if
named as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Grantor/grantee
Trustor/trustee
Lessor/lessee
Mortgagor/mortgagee
Vendor/vendee
Beneficiary
ENDS IN OR/EE NO TO NOTARY
What is the memory tool to remember when you have to say no to notary in event
of conflict of interest? - CORRECT ANSWER-if it ends in or/ee - NO TO
NOTARY
