California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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Bob, Fred, and Joyce meet in a hotel lobby for the first time and after discussing the need to have their signatures on important documents notarized, approach Nat Notary. Bob is the signer of the documents and does not have his wallet with him because it was stolen. Fred and Joyce offer to vouch for Bob. What should Nat Notary do?

A. Refuse to Notarize

B. Administer Oaths to Fred and Joyce

C. Record Fred and Joyce's ID information in the Journal

D. Only needs either Fred or Joyce to be a credible witness

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A Subscribing Witness appears at a notary's office and asks them to notarize their signature. The Notary can notarize the document if_______. Fill in the blank.

A. the Subscribing Witness also brought a Credible Witness

B. they have satisfactory evidence

C. the Notary is familiar with the Subscribing Witness process

D. there is no evidence, or other circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual is not the individual he or she claims to be

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A Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness may be used for which one of these documents?

A. Power of Attorney

B. Grant Deed

C. Deed of Trust

D. Trustee's Deed

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What is the penalty for someone who tries to influence a Notary to perform an improper notarization?

A. Misdemeanor

B. Administrative

C. Infraction

D. $1500 fine

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An immigration consultant who is also a Notary may not advertise her Notary services. If in violation, the Secretary of State could:

A. Fine the Notary $10,000.

B. Suspend the Notary’s commission.

C. Fine the Notary $2500.

D. Sentence the Notary to 3 years in Jail

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