Practice Test Questions Flashcards
What is one requirement for becoming a California 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
d. Be a legal resident of California
Your jurisdiction will be
The entire state of California
A possible penalty for committing perjury is:
a. 2 years in prison
b. 3 years in prison
c. 4 years in prison
d. Any of the above
d. Any of the above
You have how many days to take your oath of office after your commencement date
30 days
If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within:
5 days
The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the
Secretary of State
Using the words notario publico
Is prohibited
- If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a
Felony
Death Certificates:
a. Must be notarized
b. Are not notarized
c. Are filed with the IRS
d. All of the above
Are not notarized
A subscribing witness can bring you a:
a. Quit Claim Deed
b. Grant Deed
c. Mortgage
d. Homestead Declaration
Homestead Declaration
The penalty for stating a known false fact as true is now
$10,000
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
When do you officially become a notary?
When your oath and bond are filed
The notary stamp may be:
a. Triangle
b. Rectangular
c. Only a circle
d. None of the above
Rectangular
The size of the stamp could be
1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in length
If you are 1 of the following concerning a document, do not notarize it:
a. Agent
b. Employer
c. Lawyer
d. Trustor or Trustee
Trustor or Trustee
The fine for overcharging for a non- immigration form is
Up to $750
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is
Up to $1,500
Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to
$2,500
What is the fine for failing to post signs in English and in the other language that you use that you are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice?
- Up to $1,500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission
- On second time – revocation of commission for life
When a regulation states 30 days it means
Calendar days
Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/05. Your commission will expire
8/31/09
The fee for notarizing a circulator’s affidavit is
$0
A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the:
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?
Two
If you move, you must contact the
Secretary of State
If you move, you must contact the proper authority within
30 days
If you give up your journal to a proper authority, you must notify the Secretary of State within
10 days
A commission is valid for ___ years
4 years
Your 4-year notary bond is worth
$15,000
The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is
Four years
