CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTION.

CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTION Every person who makes a false sworn statement to a Notary Public, with knowledge that the statement is false, to induce the Notary Public to pe ...

CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS 2022 COMPLETE SOLUTION Every person who makes a false sworn statement to a Notary Public, with knowledge that the statement is false, to induce the Notary Public to perform an improper notarial act on an instrument or document affecting title to, or placing an encumbrance on, real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units is guilty of a _________. A. Infraction B. Felony C. Misdemeanor - ✔✔B. Felony A commissioned Notary Public embezzled funds from their employer. Their employer discovered the embezzlement and did not want to officially file charges, instead the Notary and the employer agreed that the Notary would pay back the funds over time and the Notary signs a document agreeing to these terms. What is the maximum penalty for this violation? A. $2500 B. $1500 C. $750 D. $1000 - ✔✔B. $1500 A Notary who violates advertising restrictions could be subject to the following actions by the Secretary of State: A. $1500 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission. B. $1500 penalty, suspend a Notary's commission C. $750 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission D. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission - ✔✔D. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary's commission A commissioned Notary Public completes a notarial certificate they know to be false. What would the Notary would be found guilty of?A. A Misdemeanor B. An Infraction C. A Felony - ✔✔A. A Misdemeanor Which governmental agency is in charge of enforcing Notary Public law? A. Notary President B. U.S. Department of State C. Executive Branch. D. Secretary of State - ✔✔D. Secretary of State If a Notary fails to notify the SOS about a name change or an address change, what is the penalty? A. $1000. B. $500. C. $750. D. $2500. - ✔✔B. $500. What is the financial penalty for failure to identify a credible witness on an acknowledgment? A. $2500. B. $10,000. C. $1500. D. $750. - ✔✔B. $10,000. Anyone filing false or forged documents relating to single-family residences would be found guilty of a __________. A. Infraction B. Misdemeanor C. Felony - ✔✔C. FelonyA Commissioned Notary gets tired of writing so much in their Official Notary Public Journal and begins to stop writing all the required information, they will be charged with? A. Failure to discharge the duties or responsibilities of a Notary Public B. Acts unbecoming of a Notary Public Commissioned by the Secretary of State of California C. Misdemeanor, in accordance to the laws of the State of California D. Felony, in accordance to the laws of the State of California - ✔✔A. Failure to discharge the duties or responsibilities of a Notary Public A Commissioned Notary Public receives a request for Certified Copies of their Notary Journal, the Notary throws the notice away as to avoid having to send the copies. What is the maximum fine for failing to respond to a written request form the Secretary of State? A. $2500 B. $1500 C. $1000 D. $750 - ✔✔D. $750 A Commissioned Notary Public advertises their Notary services on their business card, they also advertise that they are a Real Estate Agent even though they are not and have never been a Real Estate Agent. What is the maximum penalty for this violation? A. $750 B. $1000 C. $2500 D. $1500 - ✔✔D. $1500 A document signer must use a "Proof of Execution" or "Subscribing Witness" when...? A. A document signer does not know which type of notarization is needed. B. He/she cannot sign his name but must use a mark instead C. She/he is unable to appear before a Notary. D. The document signer does not have proper ID. - ✔✔C. She/he is unable to appear before a Notary.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 Business Days B. 30 Calendar Days C. 15 Business Days D. 15 Calendar Days - ✔✔B. 30 Calendar Days Samantha is sending a real estate document internationally and needs to have it notarized before requesting an apostille. The document was drawn up in Kentucky and has Kentucky Acknowledgment notarial wording included in the document. She brings it to Jessica a notary in Modesto and requests a notarization. Jessica should: A. Notarize the document as normal B. Attach a California compliant Acknowledgment certificate C. Ensure the Kentucky notarial wording does not make her supersede California notary law, then notarize D. Refuse to notarize - ✔✔B. Attach a California compliant Acknowledgment certificate It is a $750 fine when a Notary is negligent in failing to discharge fully and faithfully any of their duties as a Notary. How much is the fine if the failure is willful instead of negligent? A. $2500. B. $500 C. $1500. D. $1000. - ✔✔C. $1500. An immigration consultant who is also a Notary may not advertise An immigration consultant who is also a Notary may not advertise her Notary services. If in violation, the Secretary of State could: A. Suspend the Notary's commission. B. Fine the Notary $2500. C. Sentence the Notary to 3 years in Jail D. Fine the Notary $10,000. - ✔✔A. Suspend the Notary's commission.Dan Withers works as a dispatcher at a police station. His employer asks him to become a Notary and pays for his supplies. Dan can do all of the following except: A. Notarize at his place of employment. B. Charge for notarizations. C. Keep all Notary fees charged. D. Remit Notary fees to employer. - ✔✔C. Keep all Notary fees charged. Some on would be considered a "duly authorized person" if they: A. were unable to formally sign their name B. were authorized by a Subscribing Witness C. were the person who was supposed to sign the document D. were signing on behalf of a company - ✔✔D. were signing on behalf of a company Rita accidentally threw her commission packet from the Secretary of State in the trash because it looked like voting information and she was already registered. Now, she's missed her filing deadline. She knows she will have to get livescan fingerprinted again but how much will it cost to receive a new commission packet with a new start date? A. $20. B. $20 to retake the exam, her Proof of Completion is valid for two years. C. $40. D. Nothing, Rita has 6 months to request a new commission without a penalty. - ✔✔A. $20. A Subscribing Witness appears at a notary's office and asks them to notarize their signature. The Notary can notarize the document if_______. Fill in the blank. A. they have satisfactory evidence B. there is no evidence, or other circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual is not the individual he or she claims to be C. the Notary is familiar with the Subscribing Witness process D. the Subscribing Witness also brought a Credible Witness - ✔✔D. the Subscribing Witness also brought a Credible WitnessWhen notifying the SOS about an address change, a Notary should use: A. Any method of delivery which provides a receipt. B. Personal appearance is required to file a change of address. C. Telephone. D. Email. - ✔✔A. Any method of delivery which provides a receipt. It shall be a _____ for any person who is not a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting Notary Public for the State of California to assume, use or advertise the title of Notary Public in such a manner as to convey the impression that the person is a Notary Public. Fill in the blank. A. Infraction B. Misdemeanor C. Felony - ✔✔B. Misdemeanor A person may sign with a "mark" in place of a signature if that's the only way they can sign. To correctly execute such a notarization, the following must be true: A. Either one or two witnesses for this transaction is acceptable. B. No ID is required from the witness(es) for this transaction. C. The witness(es) must sign the journal after giving the Notary their ID. D. The Notary will not need to identify the signer in his journal because two witnesses will be present. - ✔✔B. No ID is required from the witness(es) for this transaction. When a peace officer arrives at your place of business and says that you must turn over your journal, you would be fined what amount if you refuse? A. $2,500 B. $10,000 C. $750 D. $1,500 - ✔✔A. $2,500 Arty is applying to be a Notary Public however 20 years ago he was convicted of embezzlement. He served jail time and had his case dismissed after finishing probation. How should he complete his application to become a Notary Public when asked about convictions?A. Arty should list the conviction along with the details he remembers. B. Arty should not list his conviction because cases were not digitized 20 years ago. C. Arty should not indicate the conviction at all because the statute of limitations has passed. D. Arty doesn't have to list the conviction because it was dismissed after completing probation. - ✔✔A. Arty should list the conviction along with the details he remembers