Notary Flashcards by Darlene Beltran

willful failure to provide a piece officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to?
A $750
B $1500
C $500
D $2,500

$2500

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

The fine for failing to notify the state that your stamp or journal is lost is
A. up to $10
B up to $1000
C up to $1500
D up to $750

Up to $1500

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Define for overcharging for a non-immigration form is
A up to $10
B up to $1000
C up to $75,000
D up to $750

$750

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

If you are one of the following concerning a document, you must not notarize it
A agent
B employer
C lawyer
D trustor or trustee

Trustor or trustee

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

The notary stamp may be
A triangle
B rectangular
C only a circle
D none of the above

Rectangular

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

When do you officially become a notary?
A. When you pass the exam
B when the Secretary of State sends your commission
C when you do your first certificate
D when your oath and bond are filed

When your oath and bond are filed

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Two credible witnesses:
A are not allowed
B must be over 21
C must be fingerprinted
D none of the above

None of the above

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

A penalty for stating a known false fact is true is now:
A $750
B. $1500
C $10,000
D $75,000

$10,000

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Subscribing witness can bring you a:
A quit claim deed
B grant deed
C mortgage
D homestead declaration

Homestead declaration

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Death certificates:
A are to be notarized
B are not notarized
C are filed with IRS
D all of the above

Are not notarized

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

If a notary willfully unknowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent they are guilty of:
A misdemeanor
B Lis pendes
C carpe Diem
D felony

Felony

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Using the words notario publico
A Is encouraged
B is legal in California
C is prohibited
D indicates lingual ability

Is prohibited

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

The agency of the state that will give you the new certificate is:
A corporation commissions
B Bureau of Notary Public
C Secretary of State
D Department of real estate

Secretary of State

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

A possible penalty for committing perjury is:
A two years
B three years
C four years
D any of the above

Any of the above

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Your jurisdiction will be?
A the entire state of California
B the county in which you live
C the city in which you work
D the entire United States

the entire State of California

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

After the notary administers a jurat notary must;
A take photocopies for all parties involved
B attach the original jurat to the document
C attach a copy of the jurat and mail the original to the Secretary of State

Attach the original jurat to the document

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

An oath is;
A an affirmation or solemn spoken pledge
B is used during all notorious transactions
C all the above

All of the above

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Satisfactory evidence of identity means relying on either;
A a work ID card
B credible identifying witnesses
C proper identification
D both B and C

Credible identifying witnesses and proper identification

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

When you resign a commission one must deliver all your papers to?
A The secretary of state
B your most current employer
C the county clerks office in the city your oath is filed

The county clerks office in the city your oath is filed

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

A notary seal mass;
A be photographically reproducible and contain an expiration date
B contain the state seal and the words notary Public
C have a serrated or milled edge border
D all of the above

All of the above

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Notaries obtain their seals from;
A Secretary of State
B County Clerk
C approved vendors/manufacturers
D their employer

Approved vendors/manufacturers

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

To be acceptable an identification must be current or issued within the past
A one year
B five years
C eight years

5 years

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

A holders identification should have;
A picture
B signature
C physical description
D all of the above

All of the above

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

A notary must use the seal when performing all acts except;
A a jurat
B an acknowledgment on a California subdivision map
C notarizing a power of attorney

An acknowledgment on a California subdivision map

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Some of the elements of a seal our; A State seal and notaries name B expiration date of commission and county where oath is on file C sequential ID number of manufacture a notary sequential commission number D all of the above

All of the above

If a notary is asked to notarize an incomplete document a notary should; A make a note in the journal B take a thumbprint C charge $15 more D refused to notarize a document

Refused to notarize the document

If a notary seal is lost destroyed or damaged a notary must report it to the secretary of state immediately A true B false

True

If you request a new certificate of authorization the state of California must respond within A one month B five days C one year D 30 days

5 days

A notary public can keep his/her seal in a community shared file cabinet as long as A the cabinet is locked every night B only a few people they know have the key C never

Never

Signers of the following documents must leave a right thumb print A power of attorney B california subdivision map C deed of trust D both a and C

Both a and c, power of attorney and deed of trust

A notary is able to perform a jurat in accordance with a document that is signed prior to arriving at the notary A true B false

False

A notary that completes an acknowledgment that contains statements that the notary knows to be false can be responsible for; forgery civil penalties misdemeanor all of the above

All of the above

What is the most frequently performed tutorial act? A Deposition B jurat C oath on a deed of trust D acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

When two credible witnesses are used the notary does not need to know the witnesses just establish identity via identification documents meeting California law A True B false

True

After a notary establishes the identity of a witness the notary does not need to administer an oath or affirmation to a credible witness to establish the identity of the signer A true B false

False

First time applicants must complete; A a one hour course B a two hour proctored course C a six hour state approved course D a three hour state approved course

Six hours state approved course

What is one requirement in becoming a notary public in California? A Be at least 18 years old B pass a background check C pass a proctored close book exam and be a legal resident of California D all of the above

All of the above

Your commission is dated September 1, 2005 and you get your oath filed on September 25, 2005. Your commission will expire; immediately – you were too late August 31, 2009 September 24, 2005 September 1, 2015

August 31, 2009

When a regulation states 30 days it means; A calendar days B business days C A and B D none of the above

Calendar days

What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in other language that you use that you’re not an attorney and cannot give legal advice? A Up to $750 fine B up to $1500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and second Time revocation for life C 2 to 4 years in prison D $75,000 fine

Up to $1500 fine and at least when your suspension of commission and second time revocation for life

Willful failure to notify the secretary of state of a name change is punishable by a line up to A $1000 B $500 C $750.

$500

Acting as a notary when not fully commissioned and notarizing a deed of trust is considered a; A felony B misdemeanor

Felony

Failure to surrender your journal to a peace officer is considered a civil penalty? A True B false

True

Charging more than the maximum fees allowed for Notarial services will result in a fine of up to _____ dollars A $750 B $1500 C $500 D $1000

$750

A applicant convicted of a disqualifying crime may be denied appointment? A true B false

True

Applicants must disclose convictions dismissed under California Penal Code 1203.4 or 1203.4a A true B false

True

One has how many days to take in oath of office after ones commencement date? A Six months B 10 days C 30 days D 60 days

30 days

Denial of commission can be made if; A an applicant has a moral turpitude offense on his/her record B an applicant leaves out any pertinent arrest information C an applicant has committed a felony D all of the above.

All of the above

A bond must be purchased by the notary Public in amount of? A $100,000 B $15,000 C $30,000 D $20,000

$15,000

The size of the notary stamp can be; A 3 inches B 1 inch in wide and 2 inches long C 2“ x 6“

1 inch in wide and 2 inches long

If a notary public moves he/she must contact the; A County clerks office B secretary of state C both

Secretary of State

If a notary public moves he/she must notify the proper authority within A one day B 10 days C 30 days D six months

30 days

If a notary performs a majority of his/her to ask for an employer that employers address should be listed A true B false

True

A notary can use a post office box as an address for their residence A only if they also provide their home address B if they are in the Armed Forces C always D never

Only if they also provide their home address

If a notary changes her/his name they must; A file a new oath within 30 days B get reassigned a new commission number C get a new commission expiration date

File new oath within 30 days

Confidential marriage licenses can be approved by the notary Public if he/she A is authorized under California state la example priest minister a rabbi B completes a course of instruction offered by the county clerk C conducts the wedding outside of the State of California D both A and B

Both a and B

If a notary willfully Fails to maintain his/her Notarial journal he/she is guilty of a misdemeanor?

True

Notary must keep all journal entries in sequential order A true B false

True

Written requests by the California Secretary of State must be addressed; A within 30 business days B within 30 calendar days

Within 30 calendar days

What is one requirement for becoming a notary public? A Be under 18 years of age B have a criminal record C not pass an exam D be a legal resident of California

Be a legal resident of California

The fee for notarizing a circulators affidavit is A $0 B $10 C $5 dollars D negotiable

A notary concert if I a copy of a power of attorney according to the; A civil code B probate code C bus and prof code D notary Public code

Probate code

You may turn your journal over to; A your employer B no one C a peace officer with probable cause D an auditor

A peace officer with probable cause

During the signature by mark process how many people write the name of the X signer A at least 3 B 2 C 1 D none

One

A commission is valid for how many years? A one year B two years C four years D 12 years

Four years

The statue of limitation for making a statement known to be false is A one year B two years C three years D four years

4 years

What does not need to be on a passport? A Picture of holder B holder signature C notary’s signature D date of issue

Notary’s signature

Notary certificates are signed fine; A notary B Secretary of State C client D lender

Notary

When taking an oath A signer must raise right hand B signer must pay extra fee C signer must repeat oath D raising right hand is not required

Must repeat oath

Notaries must; A keep a photocopy of every document notarized B keep their stamp and journal under the direct control C refuse service to a homeless individual D none of the above

Keep their stamp and journal under the direct control

If you fail to file the oath and bond on time; A your commission is void B you must pay $20 to reapply C you must complete a new application D all of the above

All of the above

A notary seeking reappointment must retake the notary exam A anytime after you have to pay a fine B never C every four years D none of the above

Every 4 years

Which is a true statement? A it is the notaries duty to draft power of attorney, mortgages and deeds when requested B a notary does not have to charge a fee C holographic wills must be notarized to be valid D holographic wills are typewritten

A notary does not have to charge a fee

A notary may A notarize a document in a foreign language B not notarized documents that he or she will sign as corporate officers C notarize relatives documents D all of the above

All of the above

A notary is obligated to A reimburse A surety company for bond funds paid out B determine whether a signer has authority to sign as a corporate officer C let their employer hold their seal if they paid for it D use the all purpose certificate for a jurat

Reimburse a surety company for bonds paid out

An affirmation is; A jurat B legal equivalent to an oath but has no referral to a supreme being C never used D all of the above

Legal equivalent to an old but has no referral to a supreme being

A nonattorney notary qualified and bonded as an immigration consultant may charge up to $10 for A completing a persons immigration application B oaths and affirmation C for signature on a jurat D all of the above

All of the above

A notary may not notarize; A when they are the attorney who drafted the papers B when they are a real estate agent who sold the property C for a spouse D when they are a mortgagor in a transaction

When they are a mortgagor in a transaction

Certificate of authorization may be obtained; A from the governors office B from the department of real estate C from the Secretary of State D none of the above

From the Secretary of State

A California notary me; A advertise that they are immigration consultants B take depositions and affidavits C certify a copy of a foreign person certificate D normally notarize it will

Take depositions and affidavits

Influencing a notary to perform improperly is a A moral turpitude felony B misdemeanor C felony D in fraction

Misdemeanor

Notaries shall not perform notary actions if they are A an attorney B an employee C named as a principal in a financial transaction D an agent

Named as a principal in a financial transaction

Which of the following is signed in the presence of the notary A acknowledgment B jurat C certificate D none of the above

Jurat

An acknowledgment certifies that under the penalty of perjury A signers identity was satisfactory proven to notary B the signer admits that they signed the document C the signer appeared before the notary D all of the above

All of the above

When a subscribing witness brings a document the action is called; A acknowledgment B protest C jurat D proof of execution

Proof of execution

An embossed seal impression; A is always required by notary law B can never be used C is acceptable but not required D is only for senior notaries

Is acceptable but not required

Which of the following lists are all notary actions

Proof of execution, jurat, oath of office, acknowledgement

A person who is not commissioned and hold her self out as a notary is A Guilty Of a felony B legal C guilty of an infraction D guilty of a misdemeanor

Guilty of a misdemeanor