California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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When a Notary moves to a new county, he must:

A. Inform the SOS of his new address.

B. Inform his client base of his new location.

C. Refile his oath and bond in his new county and obtain a new seal.

D. Update his address with the county recorder’s office.

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You must be notarizing with a jurat certificate when you see the phrase

A. Personally appeared

B. Subscribed and sworn to

C. State and County

D. Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence

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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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If a Notary commits or omits acts constituting suspension or revocation of their commission, they will have a right to a hearing unless:

A. The Secretary of State has denied or revoked the applicant’s application or commission within one year previous to the application and after the proceedings.

B. The Secretary of State has denied or revoked the applicant’s application or commission within six months previous to the application and after the proceedings.

C. The Secretary of State receives a letter from the applicant explaining the mistake

D. The Secretary of State deems the request for hearing null

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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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