Notary Public Exam (California) WITH 100+ DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED FOR 2024 SERIES. ALREADY GRADED
100% PASS
How much can a registered and bonded immigration consultant
charge for completing immigration forms? - correct one-$10
What are the advertising limitations for a notary that is also an
immigration consultant - correct one-cannot advertise that they are a
notary if they also promote themselves as an immigration specialist or
consultant
Advertising regulations for notaries advertising in another language -
correct one-Notary must also post advertisement in English, say that
they're not an attorney and cannot give legal advice
What is a deposition? - correct one-deposition is a method of
providing oral or written testimony under oath outside of a court
proceeding
Who does a notary apply to for the ability to issue confidential
marriage certs - correct one-county clerk
What type of notary must always charge a fee? - correct one-notary
employed for or on behalf of a state, county public agency
,Fee for acknowledgement - correct one-$10
Fee for administering oath or affirmation and executing jurat - correct
one-$10
Fees for Depositions - correct one-$20 and $5 for administering oath
to witness and $5 for certificate of deposition
Fee for certifying copy of power of attorney - correct one-$10
Can notaries charge for signatures on applications for veterans
benefits - correct one-NO
Purjury vs forgery - correct one-Perjury penalty is 2, 3, 4 years
forgery is 1 year
1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? -
correct one-Be a legal resident of California
2: Your jurisdiction will be: - correct one-The entire state of California
3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - correct one-2, 3 or 4
years
,4: You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commencement date: - correct one-30 days
5: If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of
California must respond within: - correct one-5 days
6: The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:
- correct one-Secretary of State
7: Using the words notario publico: - correct one-Is prohibited
8: If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document
that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - correct one-
Felony
9: Death Certificates - correct one-Are not notarized
10: A subscribing witness can bring you a: - correct one-Homestead
Declaration
11: The penalty for stating a known false face as true is now: - correct
one-$10,000
, 12: Two credible witnesses A. Are not allowed, B. must be over 21, C.
must be fingerprinted or D. None of the above. - correct one-None of
the above
13: When do you officially become a notary: - correct one-When your
oath and bond are filed
14: The notary stamp may be: - correct one-Rectangular
15: The size of the stamp could be: - correct one-1" W x 2 1/2 L
16: If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must
not notarize it: A. Agent B. Employer C. Lawyer or D. Trustor or Trustee
- correct one-Trustor or Trustee
17: The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: - correct
one-Up to $750
18: The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal
was lost is: - correct one-Up to $1,500
19: Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when
requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - correct one-Up to
$2,500.
CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED FOR 2024 SERIES. ALREADY GRADED
100% PASS
How much can a registered and bonded immigration consultant
charge for completing immigration forms? - correct one-$10
What are the advertising limitations for a notary that is also an
immigration consultant - correct one-cannot advertise that they are a
notary if they also promote themselves as an immigration specialist or
consultant
Advertising regulations for notaries advertising in another language -
correct one-Notary must also post advertisement in English, say that
they're not an attorney and cannot give legal advice
What is a deposition? - correct one-deposition is a method of
providing oral or written testimony under oath outside of a court
proceeding
Who does a notary apply to for the ability to issue confidential
marriage certs - correct one-county clerk
What type of notary must always charge a fee? - correct one-notary
employed for or on behalf of a state, county public agency
,Fee for acknowledgement - correct one-$10
Fee for administering oath or affirmation and executing jurat - correct
one-$10
Fees for Depositions - correct one-$20 and $5 for administering oath
to witness and $5 for certificate of deposition
Fee for certifying copy of power of attorney - correct one-$10
Can notaries charge for signatures on applications for veterans
benefits - correct one-NO
Purjury vs forgery - correct one-Perjury penalty is 2, 3, 4 years
forgery is 1 year
1: What is one requirement for becoming a California Notary Public? -
correct one-Be a legal resident of California
2: Your jurisdiction will be: - correct one-The entire state of California
3: A possible penalty for committing perjury is: - correct one-2, 3 or 4
years
,4: You have how many days to take your oath of office after your
commencement date: - correct one-30 days
5: If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of
California must respond within: - correct one-5 days
6: The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:
- correct one-Secretary of State
7: Using the words notario publico: - correct one-Is prohibited
8: If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document
that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a: - correct one-
Felony
9: Death Certificates - correct one-Are not notarized
10: A subscribing witness can bring you a: - correct one-Homestead
Declaration
11: The penalty for stating a known false face as true is now: - correct
one-$10,000
, 12: Two credible witnesses A. Are not allowed, B. must be over 21, C.
must be fingerprinted or D. None of the above. - correct one-None of
the above
13: When do you officially become a notary: - correct one-When your
oath and bond are filed
14: The notary stamp may be: - correct one-Rectangular
15: The size of the stamp could be: - correct one-1" W x 2 1/2 L
16: If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must
not notarize it: A. Agent B. Employer C. Lawyer or D. Trustor or Trustee
- correct one-Trustor or Trustee
17: The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: - correct
one-Up to $750
18: The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal
was lost is: - correct one-Up to $1,500
19: Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when
requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to: - correct one-Up to
$2,500.
