California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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When completing the Notary Public application in the section about other names used, Jane omitted her maiden name because she never uses it any more. She received her Notary commission and has taken her oath. She has even done several notarizations. When the Secretary of State discovers the omitted information what will the consequence be?

A. a $750 fine

B. Revocation of the commission

C. None, because the Secretary of State already issued the Commission

D. Suspension of the commission

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All the following statements are true about the Notary seal except:

A. The Notary seal may be circular, but no more than 2” in diameter.

B. The Notary seal may be rectangular, but no more than 1“ x 2 ½”.

C. The Notary seal embosser may be used with the inking seal or by itself.

D. On January 1, 1992, the Notary seal was required to have a sequential identification number.

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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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A commissioned Notary Public completes an Acknowledgment and back dates the notarial wording because they were planning on doing the notarization for their boss the day before but got busy. In addition to the penalty incurred for stating true any material fact they know to be false, what is the penalty for this violation?

A. $750

B. $1500

C. $1000

D. $2500

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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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