California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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What year did mandatory education for notaries become a law?

A. July 1, 2005.

B. July 1, 2001.

C. July 1, 1998.

D. July 1, 2008.

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Nat Notary is presented with a written request for a copy of a line item in her journal; for a Notarization she did a few months back. It contains all the information necessary to provide the copy. How long does Nat Notary have to provide a photostatic copy?

A. 15 business days

B. 15 calendar days

C. 30 business days

D. 30 calendar days

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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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Acts that have less impact and do not involve real property carry less expensive fines. Examples would be defacing Notary records, acting as a Notary without a commission or failing to turn the Notary journal into the county recorder’s office thirty days after your commission expiration date. This misconduct falls into which category?

A. Misdemeanor

B. Felony

C. Administrative penalty

D. Infraction

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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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