CA Notary Exam Guide Questions and Answers 2025
.Your jurisdiction will be... - Answer-The entire state of California
.A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - Answer-2, 3, or 4 years
.You have ____ days to take your oath of office after your commencement date. -
Answer-30
.If you request a new certificate of authorization, the state of CA must respond within... -
Answer-5 days
.The ____ will give you a new certificate of authorization. - 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
.T/F: Death certificates are notarized - Answer-False
.A subscribing witness can bring you a... - Answer-homestead declaration
.The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is... - Answer-$10,000
.T/F: You must be a legal resident of CA to be a notary in CA - Answer-True
.You officially become a notary after... - Answer-your oath and bond are filed
.The notary stamp must be what shape? - Answer-Rectangular
.The size of the stamp must be what? - Answer-1 inch in width by 2 1/2 inches in length
.T/F: If you are the trustor or trustee of a document, you are allowed to notarize it. -
Answer-F
.The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration 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
, .When a regulation states 30 days it means - Answer-Calendar days
.The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: - Answer-$0
.A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to: - Answer-the probate
code
.T/F: You can turn your journal over to a peace office with a probable cause. - Answer-
True
.During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X
signer: - Answer-One
.If you move, you must contact the secretary of state within: - Answer-30 days
.A commission is valid for ______ years. - Answer-4
.Your 4-year notary bond is worth: - Answer-$15,000
.The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: - Answer-4 years
.ID's must be current or issued within the past: - Answer-5 years
.Ensure passports have the following information: - Answer-Picture and signature of
holder, and date of issuance.
.Notary certificates are signed by: - Answer-notaries
.An ID needs to have the following information: - Answer-The holder's picture, signature,
and physical description
.T/F: Raising the right hand during an oath is required. - Answer-False
.T/F: Notaries must keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. - Answer-
True
.When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to: - Answer-County clerk
where your current oath is on file
.Which of the following is true if you fail to file your oath on time?
1) Your commission is void
2) You must pay $20 to reapply
3)You must complete a new application - Answer-All of the above
.A notary seeking reappointment must retake the notary exam: - Answer-every 4 years
.Your jurisdiction will be... - Answer-The entire state of California
.A possible penalty for committing perjury is... - Answer-2, 3, or 4 years
.You have ____ days to take your oath of office after your commencement date. -
Answer-30
.If you request a new certificate of authorization, the state of CA must respond within... -
Answer-5 days
.The ____ will give you a new certificate of authorization. - 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
.T/F: Death certificates are notarized - Answer-False
.A subscribing witness can bring you a... - Answer-homestead declaration
.The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is... - Answer-$10,000
.T/F: You must be a legal resident of CA to be a notary in CA - Answer-True
.You officially become a notary after... - Answer-your oath and bond are filed
.The notary stamp must be what shape? - Answer-Rectangular
.The size of the stamp must be what? - Answer-1 inch in width by 2 1/2 inches in length
.T/F: If you are the trustor or trustee of a document, you are allowed to notarize it. -
Answer-F
.The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration 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
, .When a regulation states 30 days it means - Answer-Calendar days
.The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: - Answer-$0
.A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to: - Answer-the probate
code
.T/F: You can turn your journal over to a peace office with a probable cause. - Answer-
True
.During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X
signer: - Answer-One
.If you move, you must contact the secretary of state within: - Answer-30 days
.A commission is valid for ______ years. - Answer-4
.Your 4-year notary bond is worth: - Answer-$15,000
.The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: - Answer-4 years
.ID's must be current or issued within the past: - Answer-5 years
.Ensure passports have the following information: - Answer-Picture and signature of
holder, and date of issuance.
.Notary certificates are signed by: - Answer-notaries
.An ID needs to have the following information: - Answer-The holder's picture, signature,
and physical description
.T/F: Raising the right hand during an oath is required. - Answer-False
.T/F: Notaries must keep their stamp and journal under their direct control. - Answer-
True
.When you resign a commission, you deliver all your papers to: - Answer-County clerk
where your current oath is on file
.Which of the following is true if you fail to file your oath on time?
1) Your commission is void
2) You must pay $20 to reapply
3)You must complete a new application - Answer-All of the above
.A notary seeking reappointment must retake the notary exam: - Answer-every 4 years
