California Notary Public Exam Questions
and Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
How must a notary record the signature of multiple documents
Correct Answer
-separate line items for each document notarized
Question 2
What type of notary must always charge a fee?
Correct Answer
notary employed for or on behalf of a state, county public agency
Question 3
What must the credible witness swear to under oath
Correct Answer
-signer is the person named in the document
-credible witness personally knows signer
-it would be difficult or impossible for signer to get another form of ID
-credible witness does not have financial interest in the document and is not named
in the document
Question 4
What is included in the acknowledgment of the map
Correct Answer
-Name
-county where notary's commission is
-expiration date
-signature goes above or adjacent to all this
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,Question 5
Fine for failing to notify of address change:
Correct Answer
$500
Question 6
What items does notary seal have to include
Correct Answer
-words Notary Public
-notary's name
-commission expiration date
-county where oath and bond were filed
-commission number
-sequential ID number for seal
Question 7
Purjury vs forgery
Correct Answer
Perjury penalty is 2, 3, 4 years
forgery is 1 year
Question 8
What is the journal entry for a document in a foreign language that the notary cannot
identify
Correct Answer
"Document in a foreign language"
Question 9
What must happen if Seal's impression is not clear
Correct Answer
It should not be fixed. Should instead attach a seperate notorial certificate
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, Question 10
What does a notary certify happened when competing a Jurat
Correct Answer
-signer personally appeared before notary public
-identity of signer was proven by satisfactory evidence
-the notary administered the oath or affirmation
-Signer signed the document IN THE PRESENCE of the notary
Question 11
Does an employee have to permit their employer, employer's auditor or agent to
inspect journal
Correct Answer
yes
Question 12
What must be recorded for each piece of identification that satisfies satisfactory
evidence
Correct Answer
-Type of ID
-Government agency that issued ID
-serial number or ID number
-date ID was issued or expires
Question 13
Can other formats of Proof of Execution document be acceptable
Correct Answer
YES
Question 14
Advertising regulations for notaries advertising in another language
Correct Answer
Notary must also post advertisement in English, say that they're not an attorney and
cannot give legal advice
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and Correct Answers Updated
Question 1
How must a notary record the signature of multiple documents
Correct Answer
-separate line items for each document notarized
Question 2
What type of notary must always charge a fee?
Correct Answer
notary employed for or on behalf of a state, county public agency
Question 3
What must the credible witness swear to under oath
Correct Answer
-signer is the person named in the document
-credible witness personally knows signer
-it would be difficult or impossible for signer to get another form of ID
-credible witness does not have financial interest in the document and is not named
in the document
Question 4
What is included in the acknowledgment of the map
Correct Answer
-Name
-county where notary's commission is
-expiration date
-signature goes above or adjacent to all this
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,Question 5
Fine for failing to notify of address change:
Correct Answer
$500
Question 6
What items does notary seal have to include
Correct Answer
-words Notary Public
-notary's name
-commission expiration date
-county where oath and bond were filed
-commission number
-sequential ID number for seal
Question 7
Purjury vs forgery
Correct Answer
Perjury penalty is 2, 3, 4 years
forgery is 1 year
Question 8
What is the journal entry for a document in a foreign language that the notary cannot
identify
Correct Answer
"Document in a foreign language"
Question 9
What must happen if Seal's impression is not clear
Correct Answer
It should not be fixed. Should instead attach a seperate notorial certificate
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, Question 10
What does a notary certify happened when competing a Jurat
Correct Answer
-signer personally appeared before notary public
-identity of signer was proven by satisfactory evidence
-the notary administered the oath or affirmation
-Signer signed the document IN THE PRESENCE of the notary
Question 11
Does an employee have to permit their employer, employer's auditor or agent to
inspect journal
Correct Answer
yes
Question 12
What must be recorded for each piece of identification that satisfies satisfactory
evidence
Correct Answer
-Type of ID
-Government agency that issued ID
-serial number or ID number
-date ID was issued or expires
Question 13
Can other formats of Proof of Execution document be acceptable
Correct Answer
YES
Question 14
Advertising regulations for notaries advertising in another language
Correct Answer
Notary must also post advertisement in English, say that they're not an attorney and
cannot give legal advice
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