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1
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Which of these statements are true when it comes to Renewing notaries needing Live Scan Fingerprinting when recommissioning:

A. They do not need Live Scan Fingerprinting if their commission does not lapse.

B. They must get Live Scan Fingerprinting every time they recommission

C. They do need Live Scan Fingerprinting unless they get a letter from an attorney saying they do not need to Live Scan Fingerprint again.

D. They do not need Live Scan Fingerprinting if they have been a Notary for more than four terms.

A

B. They must get Live Scan Fingerprinting every time they recommission

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Any person who solicits, coerces, or in any manner influences a Notary Public to perform an improper notarial act knowing the act is improper, including any act required of a Notary Public in connection with the Notary journal, is guilty of a _____. Fill in the blank.

A. Infraction
B. Felony
C. Misdemeanor

A

C. Misdemeanor

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Why are two credible witnesses used instead of one?

A. The document signer does not personally know anyone who personally knows a Notary
B. There is no difference
C. Two are more valid than one
D. One credible witness does not have ID

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A. The document signer does not personally know anyone who personally knows a Notary

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Who is allowed to select the notarial wording?

A. The credible witness
B. Anyone
C. The Notary
D. The document signer

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D. The document signer

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A Notary is very good friends with the person acting as a credible witness for a document signer. The Notary doesn’t feel it is necessary to give their friend an oath during the notarization because they trust them. What is the maximum fine for this infraction?

A. $1,000
B. $500
C. $750
D. $1,500

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C. $750

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It is a __________________ when a Notary fails to properly maintain their journal.

A. Misdemeanor
B. Imposed fine
C. Violation
D. Felony

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A. Misdemeanor

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A commissioned Notary Public completes a notarial certificate they know to be false in an attempt to steal the title to a house. What would the Notary be found guilty of?

A. A Felony
B. A Misdemeanor
C. An Infraction

A

Felony

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An employer coerces a Notary employee to record false information in their journal. What would the employer be found guilty of?

A. A Misdemeanor
B. An Infraction
C. A Felony

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A. A Misdemeanor

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If a private Notary agrees to limit their notarial services where she is employed, the transaction is called:

A. Limited Notarial Services.
B. Limited Service Agreement.
C. Limited Agreement for Service.
D. Employer/Notary Agreement.

A

B. Limited Service Agreement.

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Maria is a commissioned notary public, her principal place of business is in Truckee, California. Accordingly, Maria filed her oath and bond at the Nevada County Clerk’s office in Nevada County, California. Maria often travels to South Lake Tahoe, in El Dorado County, to perform notarial acts for residents there. Her friend Patrick asks her to come to his home in Stateline, Nevada, to perform an acknowledgment on a document to be filed in El Dorado County.

A. Maria must note the venue on the notarial wording.
B. Maria must ensure the document will be filed in California.
C. Maria must refuse to perform the acknowledgment in the State of Nevada.
D. Maria must use satisfactory evidence when performing the notarization.

A

C. Maria must refuse to perform the acknowledgment in the State of Nevada.

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Bill’s good friend Jim is elected mayor of Redlands, CA. Jim wants Bill to conduct the swearing in by having Bill give him an oath. What is the maximum Bill could charge Jim for administering the oath?

A. $7
B. $30
C. $15
D. $0

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D. $0

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Jim is a paralegal and works at the law offices of Smith and Smith. His employer asks him to become a Notary public and pays for his education, supplies and filing fees. Jim agrees and becomes a commissioned Notary Public. His employer has him sign an agreement that says he will not charge any fees to the law office for Notarial services and will remit any fees from clients to the law office. Jim’s sister asks him to come over to acknowledge an Interspousal Transfer Deed she signed.

A. Jim may notarize this document and must remit the fees to his employer
B. Jim may notarize this document and keep the fees
C. Jim may not notarize this document
D. Jim may notarize this document but, may not charge any fees

A

B. Jim may notarize this document and keep the fees

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A Notary Public charged a total of $45 for a notarization, $15 for an acknowledgment and $30 for a travel fee. However,
the Notary Public did not travel. What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

A. $750
B. $1000
C. $2500
D. $1500

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A. $750

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A commissioned Notary is presented with a handwritten letter to notarize. In the journal what does the Notary record as the character of the document?

A. Letter to whoever the letter is addressed
B. NTP or No Title Present
C. Handwritten letter
D. Nothing, there is no title

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C. Handwritten letter

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When completing the Notary Public application in the section about other names used, Jane omitted her maiden name because she never uses it any more. She received her Notary commission and has taken her oath. She has even done several notarizations. When the Secretary of State discovers the omitted information what will the consequence be?

A. None, because the Secretary of State already issued the Commission
B. Revocation of the commission
C. a $750 fine
D. Suspension of the commission

A

B. Revocation of the commission

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During their previous commission a Notary Public, had their commission suspended for becoming behind on child support, and they continued to advertise their Notary services online. They were charged a for the advertising violation. That was several years ago and now they would like to become a Notary Public again. When they apply to become a Notary Public what will happen?

A. Nothing if the statutory 5 years has passed
B. Denial of the application
C. Acceptance of the application
D. Expedited processing times because the Secretary of State already has their information

A

B. Denial of the application

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If a non Notary assumes, uses or advertises the title of Notary Public in such a manner as to convey the impression that the person is a Notary Public in relation to any document or instrument affecting title to, placing an encumbrance on, or placing an interest secured by a mortgage or deed of trust on, real property consisting of a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, would be found guilty of a _________.

A. Infraction
B. Felony
C. Misdemeanor

A

B. Felony

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A person may sign with a “mark” in place of a signature if that’s the only way they can sign. To correctly execute such a notarization, the following must be true:

A. No ID is required from the witness(es) for this transaction.
B. The witness(es) must sign the journal after giving the Notary their ID.
C. Either one or two witnesses for this transaction is acceptable.
D. The Notary will not need to identify the signer in his journal because two witnesses will be present.

A

A. No ID is required from the witness(es) for this transaction.

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What year did mandatory education for notaries become a law

?A. July 1, 1998.
B. July 1, 2001.
C. July 1, 2005.
D. July 1, 2008.

A

C. July 1, 2005.

20
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According to the Secretary of State, what Notary act is most frequently completed by California Notaries?

A. Identifying documents signers
B. Jurats
C. Compelling truthfulness
D. Acknowledgments

A

D. Acknowledgments

21
Q

If a Notary commits or omits acts constituting suspension or revocation of their commission, they will have a right to a hearing unless:

A. The Secretary of State has denied or revoked the applicant’s application or commission within six months previous to the application and after the proceedings.

B. The Secretary of State receives a letter from the applicant explaining the mistake

C. The Secretary of State has denied or revoked the applicant’s application or commission within one year previous to the application and after the proceedings.

D. The Secretary of State deems the request for hearing null

A

C. The Secretary of State has denied or revoked the applicant’s application or commission within one year previous to the application and after the proceedings.

22
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Which method of ID is not acceptable?

A. A four-year ID card issued from the State of Virginia that expired two months ago.

B. A current California driver’s license.

C. Personal knowledge

D. A credible witness

A

C. Personal knowledge

23
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A Notary is hired by a busy immigration services office to notarize immigration documents. In a window advertisement, the Notary’s new employer adds the words “Notary Public on Duty” to “Immigration Document Services.” Could the Notary be held responsible for this violation?

A. No, the Notary did not advertise the employer did so the employer can only be in vilation

B. No, the Notary commission is tied only to the Notary and not the business

C. Yes, the advertisement is illegal but there is no penalty

D. Yes, the advertisement is illegal regardless of who made it

A

A Notary is hired by a busy immigration services office to notarize immigration documents. In a window advertisement, the Notary’s new employer adds the words “Notary Public on Duty” to “Immigration Document Services.” Could the Notary be held responsible for this violation?

A. No, the Notary did not advertise the employer did so the employer can only be in vilation
B. No, the Notary commission is tied only to the Notary and not the business
C. Yes, the advertisement is illegal but there is no penalty
D. Yes, the advertisement is illegal regardless of who made it

24
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Josh Garcia is in the military and transferred to California. He is immediately asked to become a Notary for the base. What could prevent him from becoming a Notary?

A. He will be transferred out of state before his four-year Notary term is over.
B. He is not a legal resident of the State of California.
C. Failure to pass the Notary exam.

A

C. Failure to pass the Notary exam.

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All the following statements are true about the Notary seal except:

A. The Notary seal may be rectangular, but no more than 1“ x 2 ½”.

B. The Notary seal embosser may be used with the inking seal or by itself.

C. The Notary seal may be circular, but no more than 2” in diameter.

D. On January 1, 1992, the Notary seal was required to have a sequential identification number.

A

D. On January 1, 1992, the Notary seal was required to have a sequential identification number.

26
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Daryl works at Mailbox store. His employer paid for him to become a Notary public purchasing both the required class and the supplies necessary to become a Notary Public. Daryl has been doing loan signings on the weekends and wants to do them full time. What happens to Daryl’s supplies when he leaves his job?

A. He turns over his seal, journal, and papers concerning his notary commission to his employer

B. He takes his seal, journal, and papers concerning his notary commission to the County Clerk’s

C. He takes his seal, journal, and papers concerning his notary commission with him

D. He destroys his seal, takes the journal to the county clerk

A

C. He takes his seal, journal, and papers concerning his notary commission with him

27
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If a Notary identifies a signer through proper ID but forgets to put the information in her journal, she would be fined for?

A. $2,500
B. $10,000
C. $1,500
D. $750

A

D. $750

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It is a $750 fine when a Notary is negligent in failing to discharge fully and faithfully any of their duties as a Notary. How much is the fine if the failure is willful instead of negligent?

A. $500
B. $1000.
C. $1500.
D. $2500.

A

C. $1500.

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The Notary must acquire a surety bond in the amount of _______.

A. $40.
B. $500.
C. $2500
D. $15,000.

A

D. $15,000.

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Which is a requirement to become a Notary Public in California?

A. You must be a registered voter.
B. You must be a legal resident of California.
C. You must be at least 21 years of age.
D. You must be a US citizen.

A

B. You must be a legal resident of California.

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It shall be a _____ for any person who is not a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting Notary Public for the State of California to assume, use or advertise the title of Notary Public in such a manner as to convey the impression that the person is a Notary Public. Fill in the blank.

A. Infraction
B. Misdemeanor
C. Felony

A

B. Misdemeanor

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If there is no room to place a Notary seal directly on the document, a Notary must:

A. place the seal on the back of the document
B. place the seal wherever he/she can
C. affix the seal to a separate sheet of paper
D. affix the seal on a loose certificate

A

D. affix the seal on a loose certificate

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A Notary Public is guilty of a _____ if the Notary Public willfully fails to keep his or her Notary Public seal under the Notary Public’s direct and exclusive control or if the Notary Public willfully surrenders the Notary Public’s seal to any person not authorized to possess it. Fill in the blank.

A. Felony
B. Misdemeanor
C. Infraction

A

B. Misdemeanor

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A federal or Public employee may:

A. Notarize at their place of employment.
B. Keep their commission if they leave their job or move to another base.
C. Not charge a Notary fee.
D. Keep Notary fees they earn.

A

A. Notarize at their place of employment.

35
Q

Anyone filing false or forged documents relating to single-family residences would be found guilty of a __________.

A. Infraction
B. Misdemeanor
C. Felony

A

C. Felony

36
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A Notary encounters a very annoying client and decides that they should charge $18 for the Acknowledgment instead of the prescribed $15 fee. What is the maximum fine for this infraction?

A. $1,500
B. $1,000
C. $500
D. $750

A

D. $750

37
Q

A commissioned Notary Public embezzled funds from their employer, thereby committing a willful act involving dishonesty and
deceit. What is the maximum penalty for this violation?

A. $750
B. $2500
C. $1500
D. $1000

A

C. $1500

38
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Must a Notary Applicant disclose in their application a conviction that was later dismissed?

A. No
B. Yes, if it was a crime of moral turpitude
C. Yes
D. No, the applicant decides what they want to disclose on the application

A

C. Yes

39
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At what point does a Notary applicant become a commissioned Notary Public?

A. When they receive their commission packet from the Secretary of State

B. When they file their oath and bond with the County Clerk

C. When they complete their 6 hours of state approved education

D. When they receive their exam results for the official state exam

A

B. When they file their oath and bond with the County Clerk

40
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A Notary who violates advertising restrictions could be subject to the following actions by the Secretary of State:

A. $750 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission

B. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission

C. $1500 penalty, suspend a Notary’s commission

D. $1500 penalty, refuse appointment, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission.

A

B. $1500 penalty, revoke or suspend a Notary’s commission

41
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Acts that have less impact and do not involve real property carry less expensive fines. Examples would be defacing Notary records, acting as a Notary without a commission or failing to turn the Notary journal into the county recorder’s office thirty days after your commission expiration date. This misconduct falls into which category?

A. Infraction
B. Misdemeanor
C. Administrative penalty
D. Felony

A

B. Misdemeanor

42
Q

When notifying the SOS about an address change, a Notary should use:

A. Personal appearance is required to file a change of address.
B. Telephone.
C. Email.
D. Any method of delivery which provides a receipt.

A

D. Any method of delivery which provides a receipt.

43
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What is the penalty for someone who tries to influence a Notary to perform an improper notarization?

A. Administrative
B. $1500 fine
C. Misdemeanor
D. Infraction

A

C. Misdemeanor

44
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It shall be a _____ for any person who is not a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting Notary Public for the State of California to represent or hold himself or herself out to the Public or to any person as being entitled to act as a Notary Public. Fill in the blank.

A. Misdemeanor
B. Felony
C. Infraction

A

A. Misdemeanor

45
Q

A Commissioned Notary Public is notarizing a Deed of Trust, they do not acquire a thumbprint in their journal. In addition to being charged a $750 fine for failure to discharge any
of the duties or responsibilities of a Notary Public. They will also be charge an additional fine of:

A. $1500
B. $750
C. $1000
D. $2500

A

D. $2500

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