Law School Admission Test /Notary Public Penalties
Notary Public Penalties
This deck covers key penalties and regulations for notaries, including fines, legal obligations, and procedural requirements.
If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a:
Felony
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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 are or are not notarized?
Are not notarized
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 are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice:
Up to $1,500 fine and at least one-year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life
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The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is:
4 years
Notaries must:
Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
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 are or are not notarized? | Are not notarized |
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 are not an attorney and cannot give legal advice: | Up to $1,500 fine and at least one-year suspension of commission and on second time - revocation of commission for life |
The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is: | 4 years |
Notaries must: | Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control |
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 |
The maximum fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is: | $750 |
The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is: | up to $1,500 |
Your commission is dated 9/1/2022 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/2022. Your commission will expire: | 08/31/2026 |
You may turn your journal over to: | a Peace Officer with probable cause |
If you move, you must contact the: | The Secretary of State |
If you move, you must contact the proper authority within: | 30 days |
A commission is valid for ______ years: | 4 years |
Notaries can withhold services: | When they believe someone does not understand what they’re signing
When a document is incomplete, and
When their employer limits their services to transactions related to the employer’s business. |
A possible penalty for committing perjury is: | 2, 3 or 4 years in prison. |
A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the: | Probate Code |