CA Notary Exam Questions &
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journal entry requested by a member of the public - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may not
certify a copy of a
a journal entry requested by the Secretary of State, durable power of attorney for health care,
limited power of attorney. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may certify a copy of
No one. - correct answer ✔✔When a Notary finds a new job, the seal and journal should be
surrendered to whom?
Two credible witnesses. - correct answer ✔✔Mike and his wife Kim need to have their
signatures notarized. Mike has an acceptable ID, but Kim recently lost her wallet and hasn't had
time to replace her ID. When they appear before the Notary, Kim brings two friends with her.
Her friends swear that they know Kim to be the person who signed the document. How was Kim
identified?
Commission suspension and a fine of up to $750 - correct answer ✔✔What is a statutory
administrative penalty for negligent failure to perform the duties and responsibilities required
of a Notary?
No. Certifying a copy does not require that the requestor be identified. - correct answer ✔✔Is
the Notary required to identify the signer when certifying a copy of a power of attorney?
Making a false statement to a Notary in relation to a Grant Deed. - correct answer ✔✔What is a
felony offense example?
, The Notary is an immigration specialist. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary is prohibited from
advertising his or her notarial services under what conditions?
$90 - correct answer ✔✔Mr. and Mrs. Smith come into your office asking for 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?
Yes, any change to any address. - correct answer ✔✔If your employer moves but you remain in
your same residence, must you notify the Secretary of State?
An incomplete document. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may not execute an acknowledgement
or proof of execution for:
A document signed outside the Notary's presence, a document with multiple signers, and
individual personally known to the Notary. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may execute an
acknowledgement or proof of execution for:
Jurat - correct answer ✔✔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?
No. Jurats always require California-specific wording. - correct answer ✔✔Can a California
Notary complete a Florida jurat certificate that will be filed out of state?
The oath and bond. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary Public commission does not take effect
unless ___________ are filed on time with the county clerk.
No. Vital Records are only certified by specifically appointed agencies. - correct answer ✔✔May
a Notary certify a photocopy of a birth certificate?
Correct Answers 100%
journal entry requested by a member of the public - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may not
certify a copy of a
a journal entry requested by the Secretary of State, durable power of attorney for health care,
limited power of attorney. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may certify a copy of
No one. - correct answer ✔✔When a Notary finds a new job, the seal and journal should be
surrendered to whom?
Two credible witnesses. - correct answer ✔✔Mike and his wife Kim need to have their
signatures notarized. Mike has an acceptable ID, but Kim recently lost her wallet and hasn't had
time to replace her ID. When they appear before the Notary, Kim brings two friends with her.
Her friends swear that they know Kim to be the person who signed the document. How was Kim
identified?
Commission suspension and a fine of up to $750 - correct answer ✔✔What is a statutory
administrative penalty for negligent failure to perform the duties and responsibilities required
of a Notary?
No. Certifying a copy does not require that the requestor be identified. - correct answer ✔✔Is
the Notary required to identify the signer when certifying a copy of a power of attorney?
Making a false statement to a Notary in relation to a Grant Deed. - correct answer ✔✔What is a
felony offense example?
, The Notary is an immigration specialist. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary is prohibited from
advertising his or her notarial services under what conditions?
$90 - correct answer ✔✔Mr. and Mrs. Smith come into your office asking for 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?
Yes, any change to any address. - correct answer ✔✔If your employer moves but you remain in
your same residence, must you notify the Secretary of State?
An incomplete document. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may not execute an acknowledgement
or proof of execution for:
A document signed outside the Notary's presence, a document with multiple signers, and
individual personally known to the Notary. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary may execute an
acknowledgement or proof of execution for:
Jurat - correct answer ✔✔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?
No. Jurats always require California-specific wording. - correct answer ✔✔Can a California
Notary complete a Florida jurat certificate that will be filed out of state?
The oath and bond. - correct answer ✔✔A Notary Public commission does not take effect
unless ___________ are filed on time with the county clerk.
No. Vital Records are only certified by specifically appointed agencies. - correct answer ✔✔May
a Notary certify a photocopy of a birth certificate?
