California Notary Practice Test
Questions & Answers
What is the one requirement for notary becoming a California notary public? -
ANSWERSBe a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be - ANSWERSThe entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is - ANSWERS2 years in prison, 3 years in
prison or 4 years in prison
You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date -
ANSWERS30 days
if you request a new certificate of authorization, the state of California must respond
within - ANSWERS5 days
The agency of the state that will give you the new certificate is - ANSWERSSecretary of
State
Using the words notario publico - ANSWERSIs prohibited
If a notary willingly knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be
fraudulent, they are guilty of a - ANSWERSFelony
Death certificates - ANSWERSAre not notarized
A subscribing witness can bring you - ANSWERSHomestead declaration
The penalty for starting a known false fact as true is now - ANSWERS$10,000
When do you officially become a notary? - ANSWERSWhen your oath and bond are
filed
, What is the shape of the notary seal - ANSWERSRectangular
What are the dimensions of the notary stamp? - ANSWERS1 in in width by 2 and 1/2 in
in length
If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it -
ANSWERSTrustor or trustee
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - ANSWERSup to $750
The fine for not notifying the state that your stamp or journal was lost is - ANSWERSUp
to $1,500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested his punishable by
a civil penalty up to - ANSWERS$2,500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in other language that you use
that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice - ANSWERSUp to $1,500 fine
and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time revocation of
commission for life
When a regulation states 30 days it means - ANSWERSCalendar days
9/25/05 your commission will expire - ANSWERS8/31/09
The fee for notarizing a circular affidavit is - ANSWERS$0
A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the - ANSWERSProbate
code
You may turn your journal over to - ANSWERSA piece officer with probable cause
During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X signer
- ANSWERSOne
if you move, you must contact the - ANSWERSsecretary of state
If you move, you must contact the proper authority within - ANSWERS30 days
If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State
within - ANSWERS10 days
A commission is valid for _________years - ANSWERS4 years
Your 4-year notary bond is worth - ANSWERS$15,000
Questions & Answers
What is the one requirement for notary becoming a California notary public? -
ANSWERSBe a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be - ANSWERSThe entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is - ANSWERS2 years in prison, 3 years in
prison or 4 years in prison
You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date -
ANSWERS30 days
if you request a new certificate of authorization, the state of California must respond
within - ANSWERS5 days
The agency of the state that will give you the new certificate is - ANSWERSSecretary of
State
Using the words notario publico - ANSWERSIs prohibited
If a notary willingly knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be
fraudulent, they are guilty of a - ANSWERSFelony
Death certificates - ANSWERSAre not notarized
A subscribing witness can bring you - ANSWERSHomestead declaration
The penalty for starting a known false fact as true is now - ANSWERS$10,000
When do you officially become a notary? - ANSWERSWhen your oath and bond are
filed
, What is the shape of the notary seal - ANSWERSRectangular
What are the dimensions of the notary stamp? - ANSWERS1 in in width by 2 and 1/2 in
in length
If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it -
ANSWERSTrustor or trustee
The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is - ANSWERSup to $750
The fine for not notifying the state that your stamp or journal was lost is - ANSWERSUp
to $1,500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested his punishable by
a civil penalty up to - ANSWERS$2,500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in other language that you use
that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice - ANSWERSUp to $1,500 fine
and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time revocation of
commission for life
When a regulation states 30 days it means - ANSWERSCalendar days
9/25/05 your commission will expire - ANSWERS8/31/09
The fee for notarizing a circular affidavit is - ANSWERS$0
A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the - ANSWERSProbate
code
You may turn your journal over to - ANSWERSA piece officer with probable cause
During the signature by mark process, how many people write the name of the X signer
- ANSWERSOne
if you move, you must contact the - ANSWERSsecretary of state
If you move, you must contact the proper authority within - ANSWERS30 days
If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State
within - ANSWERS10 days
A commission is valid for _________years - ANSWERS4 years
Your 4-year notary bond is worth - ANSWERS$15,000
