California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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What does the word “commission” mean as it relates to a Notary Public?

A. The fees a Notary receives for their services.

B. It certifies that a Notary applicant has been approved by the Secretary of State.

C. A certificate that indicates a Notary’s educational requirements were met.

D. A duty given to a person or group of people.

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One credible witness is used because a document signer:

A. Doesn’t have a proper ID.

B. Doesn't know anyone who knows a Notary.

C. Can not physically appear before a Notary.

D. Is sending the notarized document to Germany.

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Stella just got married and she and her husband are buying a house in San Francisco. The deal closed earlier than expected and Stella has not received her new driver’s license with her new name, Stella Brown. Yet, their loan documents indicate her new married name. What can she do?

A. Stella may use two credible witnesses that she knows but who do not know the Notary.

B. Stella may ask the Notary to overlook the name difference

C. Stella may use her temporary license issued by the DMV

D. Stella may use her old ID if she will complete an AKA statement

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Which of these is not a reason a California Notary Public could have their commission revoked?

A. Willful failure to notify the California Secretary of State of a name change

B. Failure to administer the oath or affirmation as required

C. Charging more than the allowable maximum statutory fees

D. The use of false or misleading advertising

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When requested to do a Notarization on a document written in a language the Notary can not read the Notary should:

A. Refuse to Notarize

B. Have the principal read it aloud, then notarize.

C. Notarize the document as usual

D. Have two witnesses over see the notarization process

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