California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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Federal Civil Service employees may:

A. Only notarize on their base/reservation.

B. Charge a fee and remit it to the employer

C. Use their commission after their military of naval term is completed.

D. Not have to keep a journal of notarial acts

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Nat Notary is presented with a written request for a copy of a line item in her journal; for a Notarization she did a few months back. It contains all the information necessary to provide the copy. How long does Nat Notary have to provide a photostatic copy?

A. 15 business days

B. 15 calendar days

C. 30 business days

D. 30 calendar days

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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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Bill's good friend Jim is elected mayor of Redlands, CA. Jim wants Bill to conduct the swearing in by having Bill give him an oath. What is the maximum Bill could charge Jim for administering the oath?

A. $0

B. $15

C. $30

D. $7

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Who is not allowed to assist someone with immigration forms?

A. An Attorney

B. A representative accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice

C. California Secretary of State and bonded as an immigration consultant

D. California Secretary of State Commissioned Notary Public

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