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CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
In the case of the death of a notary public, the personal
representative of the deceased shall: - ANSWER-Promptly notify
the secretary of state and send their papers and records to the
county where their oath is recorded.
T/F: fees may be charged for verifying a nomination document or
circulators affidavit - ANSWER-False
T/F: the character of every document must be included in the
journal - ANSWER-True
How many witnesses are needed if a credible witness personally
knows the signer and the notary? - ANSWER-One
When the last day for filing an instrument or other document with
a state agency falls upon a saturday or holiday, such act may be
performed: - ANSWER-Upon the next business day
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The signer's address does/does not need to be included in a
journal entry - ANSWER-Does not
When the venue of a notary's certificate has been filled with the
incorrect state and county, the notary must: - ANSWER-line
through the inapplicable words, writing in the correct state and
county
Effective July 1, 2005 all appointed persons must perform: -
ANSWER-six hours of study
An oath is needed for an acknowledgement when: - ANSWER-the
signer utilizes a credible witness as an ID
T/F: A main purpose of the jurat is to make sure the signer signs
in front of the notary - ANSWER-True
A foreign passport must have one additional item: - ANSWER-
Stamp from U.S. Immigration Agency
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If a judgement is lodged against a notary for $22K, and the
bonding company pays $15K to the client, how much is the notary
liable for? - ANSWER-All $22K
They key wording of an acknowledgement is: - ANSWER-
Personally appeared
T/F: A subscribing witness can be identified by one credible
witness known to the subscribing witness and the notary who has
ID - ANSWER-true
T/F: you must be a resident of CA to be a CA notary - ANSWER-
True
It is never acceptable to affix a notary seal and signature to a
document without: - ANSWER-the proper notarial wording
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If a notary is unable to communicate with a customer the notary -
ANSWER-should refer them to someone who speaks their
language
What can you advertise in a foreign language? - ANSWER-
Nothing - a single desk plate would be allowed though
When a public agency pays an employee's expenses, the fees
are remitted to: - ANSWER-the agency
If the secretary of state bounces your first check, when will a
second notice of cancellation be given? - ANSWER-20 days
Requirements for becoming a California Notary Public -
ANSWER-1) Legal resident of California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
CALIFORNIA NOTARY EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
In the case of the death of a notary public, the personal
representative of the deceased shall: - ANSWER-Promptly notify
the secretary of state and send their papers and records to the
county where their oath is recorded.
T/F: fees may be charged for verifying a nomination document or
circulators affidavit - ANSWER-False
T/F: the character of every document must be included in the
journal - ANSWER-True
How many witnesses are needed if a credible witness personally
knows the signer and the notary? - ANSWER-One
When the last day for filing an instrument or other document with
a state agency falls upon a saturday or holiday, such act may be
performed: - ANSWER-Upon the next business day
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The signer's address does/does not need to be included in a
journal entry - ANSWER-Does not
When the venue of a notary's certificate has been filled with the
incorrect state and county, the notary must: - ANSWER-line
through the inapplicable words, writing in the correct state and
county
Effective July 1, 2005 all appointed persons must perform: -
ANSWER-six hours of study
An oath is needed for an acknowledgement when: - ANSWER-the
signer utilizes a credible witness as an ID
T/F: A main purpose of the jurat is to make sure the signer signs
in front of the notary - ANSWER-True
A foreign passport must have one additional item: - ANSWER-
Stamp from U.S. Immigration Agency
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If a judgement is lodged against a notary for $22K, and the
bonding company pays $15K to the client, how much is the notary
liable for? - ANSWER-All $22K
They key wording of an acknowledgement is: - ANSWER-
Personally appeared
T/F: A subscribing witness can be identified by one credible
witness known to the subscribing witness and the notary who has
ID - ANSWER-true
T/F: you must be a resident of CA to be a CA notary - ANSWER-
True
It is never acceptable to affix a notary seal and signature to a
document without: - ANSWER-the proper notarial wording
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If a notary is unable to communicate with a customer the notary -
ANSWER-should refer them to someone who speaks their
language
What can you advertise in a foreign language? - ANSWER-
Nothing - a single desk plate would be allowed though
When a public agency pays an employee's expenses, the fees
are remitted to: - ANSWER-the agency
If the secretary of state bounces your first check, when will a
second notice of cancellation be given? - ANSWER-20 days
Requirements for becoming a California Notary Public -
ANSWER-1) Legal resident of California.
2) At Least 18 y.o.
3) Complete State-Approved Course (6hrs) (3hr for Renewal)
4) Pass Written Exam
5) Background Check
6) Fill out Application
7) Disclose arrests & Convictions
