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1
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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

A

$2500

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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

A

Up to $1500

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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 

A

$750

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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

A

Trustor or trustee

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5
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The notary stamp may be
A triangle
B rectangular
C only a circle
D none of the above 

A

Rectangular

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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

A

When your oath and bond are filed

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

A

None of the above

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

A

$10,000

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9
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Subscribing witness can bring you a:
A quit claim deed
B grant deed
C mortgage
D homestead declaration

A

Homestead declaration

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

A

Are not notarized

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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

A

Felony

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

A

Is prohibited

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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

A

Secretary of State

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14
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A possible penalty for committing perjury is:
A two years
B three years
C four years
D any of the above

A

Any of the above

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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

A

the entire State of California

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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

A

Attach the original jurat to the document

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17
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An oath is;
A an affirmation or solemn spoken pledge
B is used during all notorious transactions
C all the above

A

All of the above

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18
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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

A

Credible identifying witnesses and proper identification

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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

A

The county clerks office in the city your oath is filed

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20
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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

A

All of the above

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21
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Notaries obtain their seals from;
A Secretary of State
B County Clerk
C approved vendors/manufacturers
D their employer

A

Approved vendors/manufacturers

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

A

5 years

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23
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A holders identification should have;
A picture
B signature
C physical description
D all of the above

A

All of the above

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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

A

An acknowledgment on a California subdivision map

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25
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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

A

All of the above

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26
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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

A

Refused to notarize the document

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27
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If a notary seal is lost destroyed or damaged a notary must report it to the secretary of state immediately
A true
B false

A

True

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28
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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

A

5 days

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29
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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

A

Never

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30
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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

A

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

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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

A

False

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32
Q

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

A

All of the above

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33
Q

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

A

Acknowledgement

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34
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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

A

True

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35
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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

A

False

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36
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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

A

Six hours state approved course

37
Q

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

A

All of the above

38
Q

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

A

August 31, 2009

39
Q

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

A

Calendar days

40
Q

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

A

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

41
Q

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. 

A

$500

42
Q

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

A

Felony

43
Q

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

A

True

44
Q

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

A

$750

45
Q

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

A

True

46
Q

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

A

True

47
Q

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

A

30 days

48
Q

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. 

A

All of the above

49
Q

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

A

$15,000

50
Q

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

A

1 inch in wide and 2 inches long

51
Q

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

A

Secretary of State

52
Q

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

A

30 days

53
Q

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

A

True

54
Q

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

A

Only if they also provide their home address

55
Q

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

A

File new oath within 30 days

56
Q

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

A

Both a and B

57
Q

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

A

True

58
Q

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

A

True

59
Q

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

A

Within 30 calendar days

60
Q

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

A

Be a legal resident of California

61
Q

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

A

$0

62
Q

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

A

Probate code

63
Q

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

A

A peace officer with probable cause

64
Q

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

A

One

65
Q

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

A

Four years

66
Q

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

A

4 years

67
Q

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

A

Notary’s signature

68
Q

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

A

Notary

69
Q

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

A

Must repeat oath

70
Q

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

A

Keep their stamp and journal under the direct control

71
Q

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

A

All of the above

72
Q

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

A

Every 4 years

73
Q

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

A notary does not have to charge a fee

74
Q

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

A

All of the above

75
Q

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

A

Reimburse a surety company for bonds paid out

76
Q

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

A

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

77
Q

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

A

All of the above

78
Q

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

A

When they are a mortgagor in a transaction

79
Q

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

A

From the Secretary of State

80
Q

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

A

Take depositions and affidavits

81
Q

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

A

Misdemeanor

82
Q

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

A

Named as a principal in a financial transaction

83
Q

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

A

Jurat

84
Q

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

A

All of the above

85
Q

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

A

Proof of execution

86
Q

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

A

Is acceptable but not required

87
Q

Which of the following lists are all notary actions

A

Proof of execution, jurat, oath of office, acknowledgement

88
Q

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

A

Guilty of a misdemeanor

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