California Notary Public Practice Exam
2025 Questions & Answers
What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary
Public? - ANSWER>>Be a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be: - ANSWER>>The entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - ANSWER>>a. 2 years in
prison
b. 3 years in prison
c. 4 years in prison
d. Any of the above
ANSWER :
d. Any of the above
You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commencement date: - ANSWER>>30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California
must respond within: - ANSWER>>5 days
The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: -
ANSWER>>Secretary of State
Using the words notario publico: - ANSWER>>Is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that
they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - ANSWER>>Felony
Death Certificates: - ANSWER>>Are not notarized
A subscribing witness can bring you a: - ANSWER>>Homestead
Declaration
, The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now -
ANSWER>>$10,000
Two credible witnesses - ANSWER>>a. Are not allowed b.
Must be over 21
c. Must be fingerprinted
d. None of the above
ANSWER :
d. None of the above
When do you officially become a notary? - ANSWER>>When your oath
and bond are filed
The notary stamp may be: - ANSWER>>Rectangular
The size of the stamp could be: - ANSWER>>1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches
in length
If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not
notarize it: - ANSWER>>Trustor or Trustee
The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is: - ANSWER>>Up to
$750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: -
ANSWER>>Up to $1,500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is
punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - ANSWER>>$2,500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language
that you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: -
ANSWER>>Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of
commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life
2025 Questions & Answers
What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary
Public? - ANSWER>>Be a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be: - ANSWER>>The entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - ANSWER>>a. 2 years in
prison
b. 3 years in prison
c. 4 years in prison
d. Any of the above
ANSWER :
d. Any of the above
You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commencement date: - ANSWER>>30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California
must respond within: - ANSWER>>5 days
The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: -
ANSWER>>Secretary of State
Using the words notario publico: - ANSWER>>Is prohibited
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that
they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - ANSWER>>Felony
Death Certificates: - ANSWER>>Are not notarized
A subscribing witness can bring you a: - ANSWER>>Homestead
Declaration
, The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now -
ANSWER>>$10,000
Two credible witnesses - ANSWER>>a. Are not allowed b.
Must be over 21
c. Must be fingerprinted
d. None of the above
ANSWER :
d. None of the above
When do you officially become a notary? - ANSWER>>When your oath
and bond are filed
The notary stamp may be: - ANSWER>>Rectangular
The size of the stamp could be: - ANSWER>>1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches
in length
If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not
notarize it: - ANSWER>>Trustor or Trustee
The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is: - ANSWER>>Up to
$750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: -
ANSWER>>Up to $1,500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is
punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - ANSWER>>$2,500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language
that you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: -
ANSWER>>Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of
commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life
