California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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California Notary Practice Exam Sample

1 / 5

A Notary applicant receives their commission packet from the Secretary of State, how long do they have to file their oath and bond from the commencement date listed on their commission.

A. 30 Calendar Days

B. 30 Business Days

C. 15 Calendar Days

D. 15 Business Days

2 / 5

According to the Secretary of State, what Notary act is most frequently completed by California Notaries?

A. Jurats

B. Compelling truthfulness

C. Identifying documents signers

D. Acknowledgments

3 / 5

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.

4 / 5

It shall be a _____ for any person who is not a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting Notary Public for the State of California to assume, use or advertise the title of Notary Public in such a manner as to convey the impression that the person is a Notary Public. Fill in the blank.

A. Misdemeanor

B. Felony

C. Infraction

5 / 5

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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