California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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California Notary Practice Exam Sample

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A Notary applicant receives their commission packet from the Secretary of State, how long do they have to file their oath and bond from the commencement date listed on their commission.

A. 30 Calendar Days

B. 30 Business Days

C. 15 Calendar Days

D. 15 Business Days

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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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When accepting an ID card from another state, the ID card must have the following:

A. a photograph, signature, identifying number and birth date

B. a signature, identifying number and physical description

C. a signature, identifying number, physical description and photograph

D. a physical description, photograph and signature

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Infractions are considered a violation of the law or agreement. Which violation qualifies as an infraction?

A. Failure to notify the Secretary of State that your seal has been stolen.

B. Failure to notify the Secretary of State of a name change.

C. Failure to keep the Notary Journal under lock and key.

D. Failure to inform the Secretary of State that your journal has been stolen.

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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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