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CALIFORNIA NOTARY PU BLIC
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTI ONS &
ANSWERS
Question : What is one requirement for becoming a
California Notary Public?
CORRECT ANSWER : Be a legal resident of California
Question : Your jurisdiction will be:
CORRECT ANSWER : The entire state of California
Question : A possible penalty for committing perjury is:
- 2 years in prison
- 3 years in prison
- 4 years in prison
- Any of the above
CORRECT ANSWER : d. Any of the above
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Question : You have how many days to take your oath of
office after your commencement date:
CORRECT ANSWER : 30 days
Question : If you request a new Certificate of
Authorization, the State of California must respond
within:
CORRECT ANSWER : 5 days
Question : The agency of the State that will give you the
new certificate is the:
CORRECT ANSWER : Secretary of State
Question : Using the words notario publico:
CORRECT ANSWER : Is prohibited
Question : If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a
real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they
are guilty of a:
CORRECT ANSWER : Felony
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Question : Death Certificates:
CORRECT ANSWER : Are not notarized
Question : A subscribing witness can bring you a:
CORRECT ANSWER : Homestead Declaration
Question : The penalty for stating a known false fact as
true is now
CORRECT ANSWER : $10,000
Question : Two credible witnesses
- Are not allowed
- Must be over 21
- Must be fingerprinted
- None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER : d. None of the above
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Question : When do you officially become a notary?
CORRECT ANSWER : When your oath and bond are
filed
Question : The notary stamp may be:
CORRECT ANSWER : Rectangular
Question : The size of the stamp could be:
CORRECT ANSWER: 1 inch in width by 2 ½ inches in
length