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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (FL): practice questions

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Question 1 · Florida

What may a Florida notary applicant NOT use on the application, other than a nickname?

  1. A middle initial
  2. A fictitious or assumed name
  3. A business mailing address
  4. A married surname
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B. A fictitious or assumed name — F.S. 117.01(2).

Question 2 · Florida

Where may a Florida notary public use and exercise the office?

  1. Anywhere in the United States
  2. In the notary's home county only
  3. In Florida and any bordering state
  4. Only within the boundaries of Florida
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D. Only within the boundaries of Florida — F.S. 117.01(1).

Question 3 · Florida

A Florida notary resigns. What must the notary do with the official seal, unless the Governor requests its return?

  1. Destroy it
  2. Send it to the Department of State
  3. Keep it for 10 years
  4. Give it to the employer
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A. Destroy it — F.S. 117.01(5)(b).

Question 4 · Florida

How long must the person giving a Florida applicant's affidavit of good character have known the applicant?

  1. 6 months or more
  2. 2 years or more
  3. 5 years or more
  4. 1 year or more
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D. 1 year or more — F.S. 117.01(2); the person must be unrelated.

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