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Exam-Style Question Bank
300+ Exam-Style Multiple-Choice Questions (A–D)
Choose Test 1–10 below. Each test has 30 A–D questions and a 45-minute timer. Unanswered questions are counted as incorrect when time runs out. These questions mimic the format and content of the official California state notary exam.
Pro Tip: Unlike the casual bank mode, this is a simulated exam. Focus on precision and time management to build your confidence for the state test.
1
If a notary makes a mistake in a journal entry, the correct procedure is to:
Module 4
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B
C
D
2
What is the key difference between an oath and an affirmation?
Module 3
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B
C
D
3
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a person serving as a credible identifying witness?
Module 3
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B
C
D
4
Which agency is responsible for appointing and overseeing California notaries public?
Module 2
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B
C
D
5
Which of the following is a basis for revocation of a notary public's commission?
Module 5
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B
C
D
6
A notary public must notify the Secretary of State of a change of business or residence address within how many days?
Module 2
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B
C
D
7
What is the minimum passing score required for the California Notary Public State Examination?
Module 1
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B
C
D
8
A notary public who moves their principal place of business to a different county must:
Module 2
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B
C
D
9
A California notary public's commission is personal and:
Module 2
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B
C
D
10
If a notary public's seal is rectangular, it must not exceed what maximum dimensions?
Module 4
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B
C
D
11
A notary public may notarize a document for a family member:
Module 5
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B
C
D
12
What is the maximum fee a notary may charge for a proof of execution per signature?
Module 6
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B
C
D
13
Can a notary public notarize a document that is in a foreign language?
Module 3
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B
C
D
14
Which of the following must appear on every completed notarial certificate?
Module 4
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B
C
D
15
How many business days does a notary have to respond to a written request from the public for a photocopy of a journal entry?
Module 4
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B
C
D
16
The "venue" stated at the top of a notarial certificate refers to:
Module 3
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B
C
D
17
What is the maximum civil penalty for a notary public who willfully fails to report a lost or stolen journal to the Secretary of State?
Module 5
A
B
C
D
18
The $15,000 notary public bond must be filed and the oath of office taken at the office of the:
Module 2
A
B
C
D
19
A California notary public's commission authorizes them to perform notarial acts:
Module 2
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B
C
D
20
A signer presents two separate documents for notarization at the same appointment. What is the maximum fee the notary may charge?
Module 6
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B
C
D
21
When taking an acknowledgment for a corporation, who must appear before the notary and sign?
Module 3
A
B
C
D
22
An acknowledgment is most commonly used for which type of document?
Module 3
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B
C
D
23
The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke a notary's commission without a prior hearing if:
Module 5
A
B
C
D
24
A jurat is a notarial act used primarily to:
Module 3
A
B
C
D
25
If a notary public changes their name, they must file a new oath of office and an amendment to their bond within:
Module 2
A
B
C
D
26
Which of the following is a valid form of identification for a California notarial act?
Module 3
A
B
C
D
27
A notary public must include which of the following in their journal entry for every act?
Module 4
A
B
C
D
28
The official seal impression placed on a notarized document must be:
Module 4
A
B
C
D
29
How must California notary public applicants submit their fingerprints for the required background check?
Module 2
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B
C
D
30
Can a California notary public certify a copy of a foreign birth certificate?
Module 5
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B
C
D
Any questions left blank when time runs out or when grading will be marked incorrect.