NOTARY EXAM 2023 - PRACTICE EXAM
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the venue on a notary certificate should be filled in with the county where ✔✔the notarization
takes place
a signer comes to you and asks you to notarize his
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NOTARY EXAM 2023 - PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS ALREADY PASSED
the venue on a notary certificate should be filled in with the county where ✔✔the notarization
takes place
a signer comes to you and asks you to notarize his signature on a statement and give him an oath.
What type of notarization is this? ✔✔jurat
in a signature by mark, what must the notary determine? ✔✔the signer's identity
a notary must make the copy when certifying a copy of a power of attorney. ✔✔no, but the
notary should make or supervise the making of a copy so they know it is exact
a notary was found guilty of a misdemeanor. for which of the following was the notary most
likely prosecuted? ✔✔acting as notary without a valid commission
your mother calls you while she is on vacation. she informs you that your brother will drop off
documents with her signature on them. She wants you to have them notarized. can you act as the
subscribing witness? ✔✔no, there is no personal appearance by the mother at the time of
notarization
which of the following types of identification are acceptable for a jurat ✔✔a foreign passport
which of the following statements is not true? ✔✔a notary may execute a certificate for a foreign
language document f they cannot read the certificate
a signer brings a document that includes a 2 x 2 inch photo of himself and his date of birth. can
you use he u.s. passport to verify his age? ✔✔no the notary must use a CA drivers license, or CA
ID or certified copy of the signers birth certificate
a subscribing witness is a person who ________________ ✔✔witnesses the principal signer sign
a document and at the request of the signer appears before a notary to prove the signature of the
principal signer
what forms of satisfactory evidence can you use to identify a signer for a jurat? ✔✔one credible
witness, tribal ID, CA state diver's license three years' expired
mike and his wife kim need o have their signatures notarized. mike has an acceptable ID but kim
recently lost her wallet and hasnt had time to replace her ID. When they appear before the
notary, kim brings two friends with her. her friends swear that they know him to be the person
who signed the document. How was kim identified? ✔✔two credible witnesses
a notary is prohibited from advertising his or her notarial services under what conditions? ✔✔the
notary is an immigration specialist
which of the following is a statutory administrative penalty for negligent failure to perform the
duties and responsibilities required of a notary? ✔✔commission suspension and a fine up to
$750
when a credible witness is used the credible witness's primary function is to: ✔✔swear or affirm
to the document signer's identity
a notary's commission expired on February 15, 2016. She renewed her commission before her
old commission expired and the new commission began on february 16, 2016. since she has a
new commission with a new commission number, which of the following should the notary do:
✔✔keep using the same journal
a notary is asked to notarize the signatures of her sister and brother-in-law on an application for a
certified copy of their birth certificates. The notary should: ✔✔notarize the signatures and record
it in the journal
what penalty could be enforced to administer an oath or affirmation when required by law?
✔✔commission suspension
mr and mrs smith come into your office asking jurats on three affidavits they have both signed.
one of the affidavits pertains to mrs smith's pension with the school district where she works. one
affidavit deals with consent to travel for their daughter. the third affidavit deals with items that
were stolen from mr and mrs mith cars. mrs smith presents a CA drivers license that expired 3
years ago. mr smith presents his nevada non driver ID, which is current. what is the maximum
fee you ay charge? ✔✔$90
a document signer comes to you with a document they have already signed and asks to make an
acknowledgment. how do you proceed? ✔✔identify the signer and ask them to acknowledge the
signature on the document is theirs
when a notary finds a new job, the seal and journal should be surrendered to whom? ✔✔no one
what s the maximum fee a notary may charge by law for administering an oath for a deposition?
✔✔$7
your employer paid for your notary commission and your bond, she asks you to notarize only
business documents while you are at work. what type of provision is this? ✔✔a limited service
agreement
a notary public commission does not take effect unless _________ are filed on time with the
county clerk ✔✔the oath and bond
on which document may you not perform a proof of execution? ✔✔quitclaim deed
a notary may not charge a fee for notarizations on: ✔✔a veterans affairs life insurance form, the
oath for the credible witness, and a circulator's affidavit
which of the following statements describes a felony offense? ✔✔making a false statement to a
notary in relation to a grant deed
may a notary certify a photocopy of a birth certificate? ✔✔no. vital records are only certified by
specifically appointed agencies
when is an expired identification document acceptable? ✔✔when the ID was issued less than
five years from the date of notarization
to use an embosser as a seal it must: ✔✔be rectangular and 1 x 2 1/2 inches
your commission expires in a month and you are applying to renew you commission today. what
is the minimum educational requirement? ✔✔three hours
which of the following is a requirement of an acknowledgment? ✔✔signer affirms his/her
signature before a notary
may a notary accept a current Canadian ID card as proof of identity? ✔✔no, it must be a
Canadian drivers license
a proof of execution by subscribing witness may be performed on a : ✔✔deed of reconveyance
a notary may not execute an acknowledgment or proof of execution for: ✔✔an incomplete
document
a notary who changes his or her business address to a new county within california mist
✔✔notify the secretary of state of the address change
You are notarizing a document for a personal friend. Which of the following must be included in
your journal? ✔✔notary fee
the administrative penalty for failing to comply with the requirements for advertising notarial
services in a foreign language is: ✔✔suspension for not less than one year
does subscribing witness have to be identified? if so how is subscribing witness identified?
✔✔yes by one credible witness
an individual applied for a notary commission, but the application was denied. which of the
following was most likely the cause for denial? ✔✔the individual is a Nevada resident
can a california notary complete a florida jurat certificate that will be filled out of state? ✔✔no.
jurats always require california specific wording
A notary may not certify a copy of a: ✔✔journal entry requested by a member of the public
may a notary notarize for a grantor? ✔✔yes, the notary is not the grantor
a proof of execution can replace only wat notarial act? ✔✔acknowledgment
if your employer moves but you remain in your same residence, must you notify the secretary of
state? ✔✔no, only if you move to a different residence
may a notary notarize a faxed document with an original signature? ✔✔yes, for any document as
long as the signature is original
a notary may only certify a copy of a journal item entry upon receipt of which of the following:
✔✔a subpoena, a court order, a written request by the secretary of state
for an acknowledgment, a notary certifies ✔✔signer acknowledges his or her signature before a
notary
Karen needs to acknowledge her signature on a document. upon scanning the document,
however, the notary notices that the document is missing a safe deposit box number. since karen
was in a hurry, she left the number at home. she assures the notary that she will fit it in when she
gets home. can the notary notarize the document? ✔✔no, the document is incomplete
a notary was fined $10,000 for willfully stating as true a material fact in an acknowledgment
certificate, knowing that the information was false. the penalty is a result of an action brought by
whom? ✔✔public prosecutor
If you lose your journal or seal, how long do you have to notify the secretary of state?
✔✔immediately
what penalty could be enforced for failure to administer an oath or affirmation when required by
law? ✔✔$2,500 fine
in order to provide a member of the public with a copy of a journal item entry, a california notary
must require a written request containing what information? ✔✔type of document, month and
year of notarization and name of signer
a document signer comes to you with a document they have already signed and asks to make an
acknowledgment. How do you proceed? ✔✔identify the signer and ask them o acknowledge the
signature on the document is theirs
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