Penalties Flashcards

1
Q

If a notary willingly and knowingly notarizes a real estate document that they know to be fraudulent, they are guilty of a:

A

Felony

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1
Q

Death certificates are or are not notarized?

A

Are not notarized

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2
Q

Willful failure to provide a peace officer with a journal when requested is punishable by a civil penalty of up to:

A

$2,500

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3
Q

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:

A

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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4
Q

The statute of limitations for making a statement known to be false is:

A

4 years

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5
Q

Notaries must:

A

Keep their stamp and journal under their direct control

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6
Q

If you request a new Certificate of Authorization, the State of California must respond within:

A

5 days

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7
Q

The agency of the State that will give you the new certificate is the:

A

Secretary of State

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8
Q

The maximum fine for overcharging for a non-immigration form is:`

A

$750

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9
Q

The fine for failing to notify the State that your stamp or journal was lost is:

A

up to $1,500

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10
Q

Your commission is dated 9/1/2022 and you get your oath filed on 9/25/2022. Your commission will expire:

A

08/31/2026

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11
Q

You may turn your journal over to:

A

a Peace Officer with probable cause

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12
Q

If you move, you must contact the:

A

The Secretary of State

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13
Q

If you move, you must contact the proper authority within:

A

30 days

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14
Q

A commission is valid for ______ years:

A

4 years

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15
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Notaries can withhold services:

A

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.

16
Q

A possible penalty for committing perjury is:

A

2, 3 or 4 years in prison.

17
Q

A notary can certify a copy of a power of attorney according to the:

A

Probate Code

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