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Misconduct, Fees & Professional Boundaries

Maximum fees, conflicts, false certificates, journal and seal security, advertising, and disciplinary exposure.

Current exam structure45 questions · 60 minutes
40scored5pilot70scaled pass

Scaled scoring is not a simple raw percentage.

Maximum notarial fees

California generally permits up to $15 for each signature acknowledged, each oath or affirmation, and each jurat.

No false certificates

Never backdate, pre-sign, pre-stamp, or certify a material fact known to be false.

Avoid prohibited interests

Do not act when directly financially or beneficially interested in a prohibited way.

Control journal and seal

Keep both under direct and exclusive control in a locked and secured area.

Common exam traps

  • Treating $15 as a required minimum
  • Letting an employer control the journal
  • Notarizing an incomplete document
  • Giving legal advice
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