CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC PRACTICE
SOLUTION 2026 BUNDLED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is your geographic jurisdiction as a CA notary? Answer: The
entire state of California
⩥ How much is the required surety bond? Answer: $15,000
⩥ Who does the bond protect? Answer: The public, not the notary
⩥ How long do you have to file your oath and bond? Answer: 30 days or
the commission is void
⩥ How many active journals may a notary have? Answer: One
⩥ When is a thumbprint required? Answer: Deeds; Deeds of Trust;
Quitclaim Deeds; Powers of Attorney
⩥ What five things must happen in every notarization? Answer: Signer
present; ID verified; Journal entry; Certificate completed; Seal applied
, ⩥ Can you notarize an incomplete document? Answer: No
⩥ Can you notarize if the signer is not present? Answer: No
⩥ What does an acknowledgment verify? Answer: The signer
acknowledges the signature is theirs and voluntary
⩥ Can an acknowledgment be pre-signed? Answer: Yes
⩥ What is the defining feature of a jurat? Answer: The signer takes an
oath and signs in front of you
⩥ Shortcut to identify a jurat? Answer: Oath = Jurat
⩥ What must you do before a signer signs a jurat? Answer: Verify ID
and administer an oath
⩥ Can you choose which certificate the signer should use? Answer: No
⩥ Can you give legal advice? Answer: No
⩥ What is a conflict of interest? Answer: Any situation where you
benefit financially or are a party to the document
SOLUTION 2026 BUNDLED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What is your geographic jurisdiction as a CA notary? Answer: The
entire state of California
⩥ How much is the required surety bond? Answer: $15,000
⩥ Who does the bond protect? Answer: The public, not the notary
⩥ How long do you have to file your oath and bond? Answer: 30 days or
the commission is void
⩥ How many active journals may a notary have? Answer: One
⩥ When is a thumbprint required? Answer: Deeds; Deeds of Trust;
Quitclaim Deeds; Powers of Attorney
⩥ What five things must happen in every notarization? Answer: Signer
present; ID verified; Journal entry; Certificate completed; Seal applied
, ⩥ Can you notarize an incomplete document? Answer: No
⩥ Can you notarize if the signer is not present? Answer: No
⩥ What does an acknowledgment verify? Answer: The signer
acknowledges the signature is theirs and voluntary
⩥ Can an acknowledgment be pre-signed? Answer: Yes
⩥ What is the defining feature of a jurat? Answer: The signer takes an
oath and signs in front of you
⩥ Shortcut to identify a jurat? Answer: Oath = Jurat
⩥ What must you do before a signer signs a jurat? Answer: Verify ID
and administer an oath
⩥ Can you choose which certificate the signer should use? Answer: No
⩥ Can you give legal advice? Answer: No
⩥ What is a conflict of interest? Answer: Any situation where you
benefit financially or are a party to the document
