California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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Bob, Fred, and Joyce meet in a hotel lobby for the first time and after discussing the need to have their signatures on important documents notarized, approach Nat Notary. Bob is the signer of the documents and does not have his wallet with him because it was stolen. Fred and Joyce offer to vouch for Bob. What should Nat Notary do?

A. Refuse to Notarize

B. Administer Oaths to Fred and Joyce

C. Record Fred and Joyce's ID information in the Journal

D. Only needs either Fred or Joyce to be a credible witness

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Why are two credible witnesses used instead of one?

A. One credible witness does not have ID

B. Two are more valid than one

C. The document signer does not personally know anyone who personally knows a Notary

D. There is no difference

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When accepting an ID card from another state, the ID card must have the following:

A. a photograph, signature, identifying number and birth date

B. a signature, identifying number and physical description

C. a signature, identifying number, physical description and photograph

D. a physical description, photograph and signature

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A commissioned Notary Public embezzled funds from their employer. Their employer discovered the embezzlement and did not want to officially file charges, instead the Notary and the employer agreed that the Notary would pay back the funds over time and the Notary signs a document agreeing to these terms. What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

A. $750

B. $1500

C. $2500

D. $1000

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An immigration consultant who is also a Notary may not advertise her Notary services. If in violation, the Secretary of State could:

A. Fine the Notary $10,000.

B. Suspend the Notary’s commission.

C. Fine the Notary $2500.

D. Sentence the Notary to 3 years in Jail

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