(NEWEST) CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
THEIR CORRECT ANSWERS FOR STUDY PURPOSES
Does being a California notary public require you to be a citizen of the United
States?
No
Is it necessary to be a US citizen to be appointed as a Notary Public on a
military or naval reservation?
Indeed.
For a California notary appointment to be available, you need to:
A. Finish a course that has been authorised by the Secretary of State B. Clear a
background investigation
C. Be at least eighteen years old D. Complete a written test
E. Everything mentioned above
E. Everything mentioned above
How long is the term of office (commission)?
Four years
Where should a bond be filed and an oath taken?
The county where the business is located has the county clerk's office.
What is the cost of a notary bond?
$15,000.
Your bond is filed where?
, Clerk of the County
What is the bond used for?
to compensate the public for losses brought on by notarial wrongdoing
The notary shall give written notification to __________ in the event of their
termination or resignation.
State Secretary
How long after being fired or quitting does a notary have to provide notarial
documents to the County Clerk's office?
30 days
When a notary resigns or gets fired, what happens to the notary seal?
Defacement or destruction is required.
What is the effective date of the commission?
When the bond and oath are submitted
When must the bond and oath be submitted?
30 days prior to the start date
What occurs if the bond and oath are not submitted within 30 days of the start
date? The commission is void.
How long must a notary public give notice of a change of address?
30 days
Who is informed of a change of address by the notary public?
THEIR CORRECT ANSWERS FOR STUDY PURPOSES
Does being a California notary public require you to be a citizen of the United
States?
No
Is it necessary to be a US citizen to be appointed as a Notary Public on a
military or naval reservation?
Indeed.
For a California notary appointment to be available, you need to:
A. Finish a course that has been authorised by the Secretary of State B. Clear a
background investigation
C. Be at least eighteen years old D. Complete a written test
E. Everything mentioned above
E. Everything mentioned above
How long is the term of office (commission)?
Four years
Where should a bond be filed and an oath taken?
The county where the business is located has the county clerk's office.
What is the cost of a notary bond?
$15,000.
Your bond is filed where?
, Clerk of the County
What is the bond used for?
to compensate the public for losses brought on by notarial wrongdoing
The notary shall give written notification to __________ in the event of their
termination or resignation.
State Secretary
How long after being fired or quitting does a notary have to provide notarial
documents to the County Clerk's office?
30 days
When a notary resigns or gets fired, what happens to the notary seal?
Defacement or destruction is required.
What is the effective date of the commission?
When the bond and oath are submitted
When must the bond and oath be submitted?
30 days prior to the start date
What occurs if the bond and oath are not submitted within 30 days of the start
date? The commission is void.
How long must a notary public give notice of a change of address?
30 days
Who is informed of a change of address by the notary public?
