CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 WITH 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)

CALIFORNIA NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM LATEST
2023-2024 WITH 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Upon receiving the letter of commission, where should the notary file his/her oath
and bond? - ANSWER- The office of the County Clerk in the county where the
notary maintains his/her principal place of business
Nancy Notary's father, who is also her employer, asked her to notarize documents
for the sale of business property whereby Nancy is named as one of the grantees.
What is the appropriate response from Nancy Notary? - ANSWER- Nancy should
explain that she may not notarize the documents because she is named as a
principal even though she is acting in the capacity of an employee.
What is the purpose of the $15,000 surety bond? - ANSWER- To provide a limited
fund to reimburse members of the public who are damaged by notarial misconduct.
The Venue specifically indicates: - ANSWER- The State and County where the
notary and the signer of the document were physically located at the time of
signing.
The Proof of Execution by Subscribing Witness Certificate is used when a
document signer cannot appear personally appear before the notary. All of the
following are true about this notary process, except? - ANSWER- The signer of the
document must put his thumbprint in the notary's journal.
When Nancy Notary arrived at the nursing home to notarize a Power of
Attorney for Bill, a patient there, Nancy realized that Bill was unable to make his
signature and had to use the Signature by Mark process. She used two witnesses to
watch Bill make his mark on the Power of Attorney and her notary journal. Who
must write Bill's name and sign his or her name in the journal next to Bill's mark? -
ANSWER- The witness who wrote Bill's name next to Bill's mark on the document
or the notary.
Which of the following notaries can notarize a document even if he or she is
gaining financial compensation from the transaction? - ANSWER- None of the
above
Which document must the notary notarize for free? - ANSWER- document relating
to nomination for public office
Marilyn will not be renewing her commission. What must she do with her Notary
seal? - ANSWER- Deface or destroy the seal
Nancy notary is also an escrow officer; she earns a bonus from her company for
processing the sale of a property for one of the clients. She may: - ANSWERnotarize the document involving this transaction.
Who may request a certified copy of a notary's journal entry? - ANSWERSecretary of State
When an advertisement in Spanish says "Notario Publico," what is the maximum
the advertising notary can be fined? - ANSWER- $1500
Robin is a Notary employed by the Acme Law Firm for the last 25 years. He is
ready to retire and resign from his notary commission. What must he do with his
notary journal? - ANSWER- Turn in the journal to the County Clerk's office where
his oath and bond are filed.
Alissa is a non-attorney notary and a qualified, bonded immigration specialist.
How much can Alissa charge to help one individual complete immigration forms?
- ANSWER- $15
When notarizing a foreign language document that you cannot read, as a notary
you must: - ANSWER- make sure the document is complete and describe it in the
journal as a "foreign language document."
Linda is called to the UC Davis Burn Unit to notarize a Power of Attorney for
Timothy. The head nurse in charge of Timothy's care limits the number of people
in Timothy's room. Since he is burned on 80% of his body and does not have
specified paper identification, how must Linda proceed since she does not know
anyone who is present? - ANSWER- Use two credible witnesses who have their
specified paper identification documents.
Ted has been a notary appointed to the Beale Air Force Base for 25 years. He has
decided to take an early retirement one year into his current notary commission.
What can Ted not do? - ANSWER- Be a self-employed part-time notary.
When Mark a notary public is completing a Jurat, whose name would Mark write
on the "by _______________________," line? - ANSWER- The name of the
person swearing/affirming and signing the document.
Linda a close friend of Mary, a notary public, brings in a document to be notarized
that is incomplete. What should Mary do? - ANSWER- Refuse to notarize the
document.
What must a notary public do when there is a change of business address,
residence address, and/or