California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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Which of these statements are true when it comes to Renewing notaries needing Live Scan Fingerprinting when recommissioning:

A. They must get Live Scan Fingerprinting every time they recommission

B. They do not need Live Scan Fingerprinting if their commission does not lapse.

C. They do need Live Scan Fingerprinting unless they get a letter from an attorney saying they do not need to Live Scan Fingerprint again.

D. They do not need Live Scan Fingerprinting if they have been a Notary for more than four terms.

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What makes an acknowledgment authentic?

A. Notary’s signature, printed name and Notary seal impression.

B. The signer was properly identified.

C. The signer personally appeared before the Notary.

D. Notary’s signature, printed name, the words Notary Public written and Notary seal impression.

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When accepting an ID card from another state, the ID card must have the following:

A. a photograph, signature, identifying number and birth date

B. a signature, identifying number and physical description

C. a signature, identifying number, physical description and photograph

D. a physical description, photograph and signature

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A commissioned Notary Public embezzled funds from their employer. Their employer discovered the embezzlement and did not want to officially file charges, instead the Notary and the employer agreed that the Notary would pay back the funds over time and the Notary signs a document agreeing to these terms. What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

A. $750

B. $1500

C. $2500

D. $1000

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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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