California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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A Notary can refuse service when_____. Fill in the blank.

A. it doesn't appear that the principal understands what they are signing.

B. they do not like the principal.

C. they have never heard of the company on the letterhead of the document.

D. the notarial wording provided on the document is not California compliant.

2 / 5

A venue is legally required to appear on every notarial certificate. It is important because it indicates to the receiving agency the following?

A. The state and county where the Notary filed her oath and bond.

B. The county where the Notary filed her oath and bond.

C. The document’s point of origin.

D. The state and county where the notarization takes place.

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The 3 types of satisfactory evidence are:

A. two credible witnesses, one credible witness, identifying documents.

B. two credible witnesses, personal knowledge, identifying documents.

C. signature by mark, one credible witness, identifying documents.

D. two credible witnesses, one credible witness, oaths.

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Which of these is not a reason a California Notary Public could have their commission revoked?

A. Willful failure to notify the California Secretary of State of a name change

B. Failure to administer the oath or affirmation as required

C. Charging more than the allowable maximum statutory fees

D. The use of false or misleading advertising

5 / 5

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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