NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? a. Be under 18 years of age b. Have a criminal record c. Not pass an exam d. Be a legal resident of California ...

NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? a. Be under 18 years of age b. Have a criminal record c. Not pass an exam d. Be a legal resident of California - ✔✔D. Be a legal resident of California Your jurisdiction will be: a. The entire state of California b. The county in which you live c. The city in which you work d. The entire United States - ✔✔A. The entire state of California A possible penalty for committing perjury is: a. 2 years in prison b. 3 years in prison c. 4 years in prison d. Any of the above - ✔✔D. Any of the above - 2, 3, or 4 years in prison You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date: a. 6 months b. 10 days c. 30 days d. None of the above - ✔✔C. 30 days If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within: a. One month b. 5 days c. One year d. 30 days - ✔✔B. 5 days The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the: a. Corporation Commissioner b. Bureau of Notary Publics c. Secretary of State d. Department of Real Estate - ✔✔C. Secretary of State Using the words notario publico: a. Is encouraged b. Is legal in California c. Is prohibited d. Indicates lingual ability - ✔✔C. Is prohibited If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: a Misdemeanor b. Lis pendes c. Carpe diem d. Felony - ✔✔D. Felony Death Certificates: a. Must be notarized b. Are not notarized c. Are filed with the IRS d. All of the above - ✔✔B. Are not notarized A subscribing witness can bring you a: a. Quit Claim Deed b. Grant Deed c. Mortgage d. Homestead Declaration - ✔✔D. Homestead Declaration The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now a. $750 b. $1,500 c. $10,000 d. $75,000 - ✔✔C. $10,000 Two credible witnesses a. Are not allowed b. Must be over 21 c. Must be fingerprinted d. None of the above - ✔✔D. None of the above - Are not allowed - Must be over 21 - Must be fingerprinted When do you officially become a notary? a. When you pass the exam b. When the Secretary of State sends your commission c. When you do your first certificate d. When your oath and bond are filed - ✔✔D. When your oath and bond are filed The notary stamp may be: a. Triangle b. Rectangular c. Only a circle d. None of the above - ✔✔B. Rectangular The size of the stamp could be: a. A 6-foot diameter b. 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length c. 2 ½ inches by 6 inches d. One foot square - ✔✔B. 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it: a. Agent b. Employer c. Lawyer d. Trustor or Trustee - ✔✔D. Trustor or Trustee The fine for overcharging for a nonimmigration form is: a. Up to $10 b. Up to $1,000 c. Up to $75,000 d. Up to $750 - ✔✔D. Up to $750 The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: a. Up to $10 b. Up to $1,000 c. Up to $1,500 d. Up to $750 - ✔✔C. Up to $1,500 Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to: a. $750 b. $1,500 c. $500 d. $2,500 - ✔✔D. $2,500 What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: a. Up to $750 fine b. Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life c. Two - four years in prison d. $75,000 fine - ✔✔B. Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life When a regulation states 30 days it means: a. Calendar days b. Business days c. a & b d. none of the above - ✔✔A. Calendar days Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/05. Your commission will expire: a. Immediately - you were too late b. 8/31/09 c. 9/24/05 d. 9/1/15 - ✔✔B. 8/31/09 The fee for notarizing a circulator's affidavit is: a. $0 b. $10.00 c. $5.00 d. Negotiable - ✔✔A. $0 A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the: a. Civil Code b. Probate Code c. Bus. & Prof. Code d. Notary Public Code - ✔✔B. Probate Code You may turn your journal over to: a. Your Employer b. No one c. A Peace