California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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Some on would be considered a “duly authorized person” if they:

A. were signing on behalf of a company

B. were unable to formally sign their name

C. were the person who was supposed to sign the document

D. were authorized by a Subscribing Witness

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A Subscribing Witness appears at a notary's office and asks them to notarize their signature. The Notary can notarize the document if_______. Fill in the blank.

A. the Subscribing Witness also brought a Credible Witness

B. they have satisfactory evidence

C. the Notary is familiar with the Subscribing Witness process

D. there is no evidence, or other circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual is not the individual he or she claims to be

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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 who violates advertising restrictions could be subject to the following actions by the Secretary of State:

A. $750 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission

B. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission

C. $1500 penalty, suspend a Notary’s commission

D. $1500 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission.

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A California Notary Public who is also a bonded immigration consultant may Notarize an immigration document that they helped complete?

A. True

B. False

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