California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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Arty is applying to be a Notary Public however 20 years ago he was convicted of embezzlement. He served jail time and had his case dismissed after finishing probation. How should he complete his application to become a Notary Public when asked about convictions?

A. Arty doesn’t have to list the conviction because it was dismissed after completing probation.

B. Arty should not indicate the conviction at all because the statute of limitations has passed.

C. Arty should not list his conviction because cases were not digitized 20 years ago.

D. Arty should list the conviction along with the details he remembers.

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An Acknowledgement indicates that:

A. A document becomes permissible in court.

B. The document was signed before a Notary.

C. A thumbprint was taken in the Notary’s journal.

D. The signer was properly identified and their signature was authenticated.

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A document signer must use a “Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness” or “Subscribing Witness” when?

A. She/he is unable to appear before a Notary.

B. He/she cannot sign his name but must use a mark instead

C. A document signer does not know which type of notarization is needed.

D. The document signer does not have proper ID.

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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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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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