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Passing Score: 94.67%.
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The exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions & Possible Questions to be
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1. You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
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Answer: C- 30 DAYS ss ss ss
2. If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California
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, Answer: C ss
4. Using the words notario publico:
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a. Is encouraged
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5. If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate
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6. What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?
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a. Be under 18 years of age
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b. Have a criminal record
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c. Not pass an exam
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d. Be a legal resident of California
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Answer: D ss
7. Your jurisdiction will be:
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a. The entire state of California
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a. 2 years in prison
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b. 3 years in prison
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c. 4 years in prison
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d. Any of the above ss ss ss
Answer: D ss
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Answer: B ss
10. A subscribing witness can bring
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Answer: D ss
11. The penalty for stating a known false fact as true
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Answer: D ss
13. When do you officially become a notary?
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a. When you pass the exam ss ss ss ss
b. When the Secretary of State sends your commission
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c. When you do your first certificate
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d. When your oath and bond are filed
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Answer: D ss
14. The size of the stamp could be:
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a. A 6-foot diameter
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15. If you are one of the following concerning a document, you
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a. Agent
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Answer: D ss
16. The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is:
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a. Up to $10 ss ss
Contains Questions with Verified Answers ss ss ss ss
Passing Score: 94.67%.
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The exam consists of 45 multiple-choice questions & Possible Questions to be
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1. You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
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a. 6 months
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b. 10 days ss
c. 30 days ss
d. None of the above ss ss ss
Answer: C- 30 DAYS ss ss ss
2. If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California
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must
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a. One month ss
b. 5 days
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c. One year ss
d. 30 days ss
Answer: B - 5 DAYS ss ss ss ss
, Answer: C ss
4. Using the words notario publico:
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a. Is encouraged
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b. Is legal in California
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c. Is prohibited
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d. Indicates lingual ability ss ss
Answer: C ss
5. If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate
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aMisdemeanor
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c. Carpe diem ss
d. Felony
Answer: D ss
6. What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public?
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a. Be under 18 years of age
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b. Have a criminal record
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c. Not pass an exam
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d. Be a legal resident of California
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Answer: D ss
7. Your jurisdiction will be:
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a. The entire state of California
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a. 2 years in prison
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b. 3 years in prison
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c. 4 years in prison
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d. Any of the above ss ss ss
Answer: D ss
9. Death Certificates: ss
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Answer: B ss
10. A subscribing witness can bring
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b. Grant Deed ss
c. Mortgage
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Answer: D ss
11. The penalty for stating a known false fact as true
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b. $1,500
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d. None of the above ss ss ss
Answer: D ss
13. When do you officially become a notary?
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a. When you pass the exam ss ss ss ss
b. When the Secretary of State sends your commission
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c. When you do your first certificate
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d. When your oath and bond are filed
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Answer: D ss
14. The size of the stamp could be:
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a. A 6-foot diameter
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c. 2 ½ inches by 6 inches
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15. If you are one of the following concerning a document, you
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a. Agent
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Answer: D ss
16. The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is:
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a. Up to $10 ss ss
