California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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Some on would be considered a “duly authorized person” if they:

A. were signing on behalf of a company

B. were unable to formally sign their name

C. were the person who was supposed to sign the document

D. were authorized by a Subscribing Witness

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All the following statements are true about the Notary seal except:

A. The Notary seal may be circular, but no more than 2” in diameter.

B. The Notary seal may be rectangular, but no more than 1“ x 2 ½”.

C. The Notary seal embosser may be used with the inking seal or by itself.

D. On January 1, 1992, the Notary seal was required to have a sequential identification number.

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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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A Notary is hired by a busy immigration services office to notarize immigration documents. In a window advertisement, the Notary's new employer adds the words "Notary Public on Duty" to “Immigration Document Services.” Could the Notary be held responsible for this violation?

A. No, the Notary commission is tied only to the Notary and not the business

B. No, the Notary did not advertise the employer did so the employer can only be in vilation

C. Yes, the advertisement is illegal but there is no penalty

D. Yes, the advertisement is illegal regardless of who made it

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A California Notary Public can notarize the signature on immigration form?

A. True

B. False

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