California Notary Practice Exam 2023 – Notary Public Seminars

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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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What makes an acknowledgment authentic?

A. Notary’s signature, printed name and Notary seal impression.

B. The signer was properly identified.

C. The signer personally appeared before the Notary.

D. Notary’s signature, printed name, the words Notary Public written and Notary seal impression.

3 / 5

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

4 / 5

Acts that have less impact and do not involve real property carry less expensive fines. Examples would be defacing Notary records, acting as a Notary without a commission or failing to turn the Notary journal into the county recorder’s office thirty days after your commission expiration date. This misconduct falls into which category?

A. Misdemeanor

B. Felony

C. Administrative penalty

D. Infraction

5 / 5

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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