California Notary Practice Exam With Answers New

The document is a practice exam for the California Notary Public Exam, consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions with answers provided. Key topics include the validity of a Notary commission, required bond amounts, maximum fees for notarizations, and procedures for notarizing documents. It serves as a study aid for individuals preparing for the official Notary Public Exam in California.

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California Notary Public Practice Exam (With Answers)

This practice exam contains 45 multiple-choice questions designed to mimic the actual California
Notary Public Exam. The correct answer is provided immediately after each question.

1. How long is a Notary Public commission valid in California?

a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years
Answer: b) 4 years

2. What is the required bond amount for California Notaries?

a) $5,000
b) $10,000
c) $15,000
d) $25,000
Answer: c) $15,000

3. What is the maximum fee a Notary can charge per signature for an acknowledgment?
a) $5
b) $10
c) $15
d) $20
Answer: c) $15

4. When should a Notary's seal be used?

a) Only for legal documents
b) For every notarization
c) When requested by the signer
d) Only when working in an attorney's office
Answer: b) For every notarization

5. Which act requires the signer to personally appear and swear under oath?
a) Acknowledgment
b) Jurat
c) Copy Certification
d) Proof of Execution
Answer: b) Jurat

6. If a signer does not have valid identification, what is an acceptable way to verify their identity?
a) Their friend vouches for them
b) The Notary personally knows them
c) They provide a social media profile
d) One or two credible witnesses swear to their identity
Answer: d) One or two credible witnesses swear to their identity

7. What information is NOT required in the Notary journal?

a) The signer's home address
b) Type of notarization
c) Type of document notarized
d) Signer's thumbprint (for real estate documents)
Answer: a) The signer's home address

8. A Notary may refuse to perform a notarization if:

a) The signer is rude
b) The Notary is unsure of the signer's identity
c) The document contains spelling errors
d) The signer is wearing a hat
Answer: b) The Notary is unsure of the signer's identity

9. What should a Notary do if their seal is stolen?

a) Order a new seal
b) Report it to the police and the Secretary of State
c) Ignore it and continue notarizing
d) Ask a colleague to use their seal
Answer: b) Report it to the police and the Secretary of State

10. What is the penalty for knowingly notarizing a false document?

a) A warning letter
b) Revocation of Notary commission
c) Criminal prosecution and fines
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c