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4 / 12 Answer C. The Notary is an immigration specialist.

3. Which of the following statements describes a felony offense? A. Knowingly making false statements in a notarial certificate B. Destruction, defacement, or concealment of Notary records or papers C. Impersonating or acting as a Notary without a valid commission D. Making a false statement to a Notary in relation to a grant deed Answer D. Making a false statement to a Notary in relation to a grant deed.
4. Your employer paid for your Notary commission and your bond. She asks you to notarize only business documents while you are at work. What type of provision is this Answer A Limited Service Agreement
5. You are notarizing a document for a personal friend. Which of the following must be included in your journal? A. Signer's name B. Signer's address C. Notary fee D. Length of time you have known that friend Answer C. Notary fee
6. Karen needs to acknowledge her signature on a document. Upon scanning the document, however, the Notary notices that the document is missing a safe deposit box number. Since Karen was in a hurry, she

5 / 12 left the number at home. She assures the Notary that she will fill it in when she gets home. Can the Notary notarize the document Answer No, the document is incomplete.

7. An individual applied for a Notary commission, but the application was denied. Which of the following was most likely the cause for denial? A. The individual is not a U.S. citizen B. The individual in only 18 years of age C. The individual in a Nevada resident D. The individual is making child support payments Answer C. The individual is a Nevada resident.
8. A Notary who engages in the unauthorized practice of law may face A. Commission denial B. Commission revocation C. Commission suspension D. All of the above Answer D. All of the above
9. When can your notary commission be suspended and/or revoked A. Not paying child support B. Charging $10 for a set of immigration papers in addition to normal notariza- tion fees C. Charging a friend less than the general public D. Entering the amount charged in your journal

7 / 12 affi- davits they have both signed. One of the affidavits pertains to Mrs. Smith's pension with the school district where she works. One affidavit deals with consent to travel for their daughter. The third affidavit deals with items that were stolen from Mr. and Mrs. Smith's car. Mrs. Smith presents an expired CA driver's license that was issued in March of 2018. Mr. Smith presents his Nevada nondriver's ID, which is current. What is the maximum fee you may charge? a. $ b. $60 c. $ d. $ Answer $ (pension/benefits are free for Veterans)

14. A Notary is asked to notarize the signatures of her sister and brother-in-law on an application for a certified copy of their birth certificates. The Notary should A. Notarize the signatures and record it in the journal B. Refuse the sister because she is directly related to the Notary C. Refuse both, because there is a conflict of interest D. Refuse, because Notaries are prohibited from certifying copies of birth certificates Answer A. Notarize the signatures and record it in the journal. (notarizing the application - not the copy)
15. Which of the following types of ID are acceptable for a jurat?

8 / 12 A. A foreign passport B. Certified copy of a birth certificate C. A marriage license Answer A. A foreign passport

16. A Notary must not charge a fee for notarizations on A. A Veterans Affairs life insurance form B. The oath for the credible witness C. A circulator's affidavit D. All of the above Answer D. All of the above.
17. A Notary's commission expired on Oct 10, 2024. She renewed her com- mission before her old commission expired, and the new commission began on Oct 11, 2024. Since she has a new commission with a new commission number, which of the following should the Notary do? A. a new journal for the new commission number

10 / 12 Answer A. Deed of reconveyance. (also trustee's deed of foreclosure as these do not require thumbprints)

21. The administrative penalty for failing to comply with the requirements for advertising notarial services in a foreign language is A. a $750 fine B. suspension for less than one year C. a criminal conviction D. suspension for not less than one year Answer D. Suspension for not less than one year.
22. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. A Notary is allowed to acknowledge a signature on a document in a foreign language even if they do not speak that language. B. A Notary may execute a certificate for a foreign language document even if they cannot read the certificate. C. A Notary may not use a state-approved and bonded interpreter when executing a jurat for hearing impaired signers. D. A Notary is required to verify the completeness of a foreign-language document. Answer B. A Notary may execute a certificate for a foreign language document even if they cannot read the certificate. (certificate MUST be in English)
23. Which of these statements are true when it comes to renewing notaries needing Live Scan Fingerprinting when recommissioning Answer

11 / 12 A. They must get Live Scan Fingerprinting every time they recommission B. They do not need Live Scan Fingerprinting if their commission does not lapse. 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. Answer A. They must get Live Scan Fingerprinting every time they recommission

24. A commissioned Notary Public embezzled funds from their employer.Their employer discovered the embezzlement and did not want to officially file charges, instead the Notary and the employer agreed that the Notary would pay back the funds over time and the Notary signs a document agreeing to these terms. What is the maximum penalty for this violation? A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ Answer B. $ *Willful failure to discharge fully and faithfully any of the duties or responsibilities required of a Notary Public.
25. If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within A. One month

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26. If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a Answer Felony (misdemeanor + real estate)
27. When do you officially become a Notary Answer When your oath and bond are filed.
28. The fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is A. up to $ B. up to $ C. up to $75, D. up to $ Answer D. up to $
29. The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is A. up to $ B. up to $ C. up to $ D. up to $ Answer C. up to $
30. 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 Answer Up to $1500 fine and at least one year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life.
31. Your commission is dated 9/1/05 and you get your oath filed on

14 / 12 9/25/05. Your commission will expire A. Immediately B. 8/31/ C. 9/24/ D. 9/1/ Answer B. 8/31/ 4 years from date of commission

32. Your commission expires in a month and you are applying to renew your commission today. What is the minimum educational requirement Answer 3 hours
33. Mike and his wife Kim need to have their signatures notarized. Mike has an acceptable ID, but Kim recently lost her wallet and hasn't had time to replace her ID. When they appear before the Notary, Kim brings two friends with her. Her friends swear that they know Kim to be the person who signed the document. How was Kim identified Answer Two credible witnesses.
34. Linda Martinez, a law student, is starting a business as an immigration consultant. She may not advertise A. That she is a Notary Public B. Her fee C. Her office hours

16 / 12 "A CA Notary may complete an acknowledgment certificate prescribed by or used in a U.S. state or jurisdiction other than CA only if the document will be filed outside of CA."

37. 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 keep the fees B. Jim may notarize this document and must remit the fees to his employer C. Jim may not notarize this document D. Jim may notarize this document but, may not charge any fees Answer A. Jim may notarize this document and keep the fees.
38. Notaries can withhold services a. When their employer limits services to transactions related to the employ- er's business b. When a document is incomplete c. When they believe someone does not understand what they are signing d. All of the above

17 / 12 Answer d. all of the above

39. A man inherits a property in Alabama with his sister and they must send an affidavit to the court. He can have a friend notarize his signature and A. He can notarize his sister's document. B. He can notarize both signatures. C. He can never notarize an Alabama document D. He can't do either notarization. Answer D. He can't do either notarization.
40. When a subscribing witness brings a document the action is called Answer Proof of Execution
41. A non-attorney notary (qualified & bonded as an immigration consultant) may charge up to $10 for A. Completing a person's immigration application B. Oaths and Affirmation C. Per signature on a Jurat D. All of the above Answer D. All of the above all a part of the process
42. a document signer comes to you with a document they have already signed and asks to make an acknowledgment. How do you proceed Answer Identify the signer and ask them to acknowledge the signature on the document is theirs.
43. What is the maximum fee a Notary may charge by law for administering an oath for a deposition

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46. Can a California Notary complete a Florida jurat certificate that will be filed out of state Answer No. Jurats always require California-specific wording.
47. A Notary was fined $10,000 for willfully stating as true a material fact in an acknowledgment certificate, knowing that the information was false. The penalty is a result of an action brought by whom Answer Public Prosecutor
48. In order to provide a member of the public with a copy of a journal item entry, a California Notary must require a written request containing what information Answer WHO signer was WHAT type of document WHEN month and year of notarization
49. A signer brings you a document from out of state. The document will be filed in New York.The acknowledgment wording is as follows "On today's date before me, [Name of Notary], personally appeared John Smith, attorney-in-fact of Mary Smith, known to me..." As a California Notary, can you use the wording provided or do you need to attach a CA acknowledgment certificate form Answer Since the wording mentions representative capacity, use a CA certificate form.
50. California acknowledgment wording must be used for all documents filed in Answer The State of California
51. May a notary notarize for a grantor

20 / 12 Answer Yes, the notary is not the grantor.

52. When a credible witness is used, the credible witness's primary function is to Answer Swear or affirm to the document signer's identity.
53. May a notary accept a current Canadian ID card as proof of identity Answer No. Only Canadian Driver's Licenses acceptable. (Same for Mexico)
54. A California Notary Public who is also a bonded immigration consultant may Notarize an immigration document that they helped complete Answer True
55. If there is no room to place a Notary seal directly on the document, a Notary must Answer Affix the seal on a loose certificate.
56. A Notary Public applicant takes a picture of the official Notary Public exam during their test. What is the maximum penalty for this violation Answer $1,
57. A Proof of Completion, from an approved education vendor, can be used to take the official Notary exam for how long Answer 2 years
58. What makes an acknowledgment authentic Answer Notary's signature, printed name, the words Notary Public written and Notary seal impression.
59. A commissioned Notary Public completes an Acknowledgment having accepted a Social Security card as identification. In addition to the penalty incurred for stating true any material fact they know to be false, what is the penalty for this violation Answer $1,