California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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To become a Notary Public you must:

A. Take an approved course, be a legal resident of the State of California, pass the official Notary state exam, be 18 years old, complete an application, pass a background check.

B. Take an approved course, pass the official Notary state exam, complete an application, pass a background check, be a legal resident of the State of California.

C. Take an approved course, be a United States Citizen, pass the official Notary state exam, be 18 years old, complete an application, pass a background check.

D. Take an approved course, have no parking tickets, pass the official Notary state exam, be 18 years old, complete an application, pass a background check.

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California Acknowledgment certificates must:

A. be as prescribed be the Secretary of State

B. be substantially in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State

C. make the Notary supercede notarial law.

D. be found on the document presented

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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 Notary is very good friends with the person acting as a credible witness for a document signer. The Notary doesn’t feel it is necessary to give their friend an oath during the notarization because they trust them. What is the maximum fine for this infraction?

A. $500

B. $750

C. $1,000

D. $1,500

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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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