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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A commissioned Notary is presented with a handwritten letter to notarize. In the journal what does the Notary record as the character of the document?

A. Nothing, there is no title

B. NTP or No Title Present

C. Letter to whoever the letter is addressed

D. Handwritten letter

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Which method of ID is not acceptable?

A. A current California driver’s license.

B. A four-year ID card issued from the State of Virginia that expired two months ago.

C. A credible witness

D. Personal knowledge

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A Notary is hired by a busy immigration services office to notarize immigration documents. In a window advertisement, the Notary's new employer adds the words "Notary Public on Duty" to “Immigration Document Services.” Could the Notary be held responsible for this violation?

A. No, the Notary commission is tied only to the Notary and not the business

B. No, the Notary did not advertise the employer did so the employer can only be in vilation

C. Yes, the advertisement is illegal but there is no penalty

D. Yes, the advertisement is illegal regardless of who made it

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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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