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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (GA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Georgia

What endorsements must an applicant for an initial Georgia notary appointment submit?

  1. One, from any registered voter in Georgia
  2. Three, from notaries commissioned in the county
  3. Two, from any adult relatives or co-workers
  4. Two, from non-relatives who live in the county
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D. Two, from non-relatives who live in the county — O.C.G.A. 45-17-2.1(b)(1).

Question 2 · Georgia

Georgia's notary oath of office includes a statement that the notary:

  1. Has never been convicted of a felony in any state
  2. Will never charge more than the fees set by law
  3. Holds no unaccounted-for public money of the state
  4. Has completed the approved notary training class
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C. Holds no unaccounted-for public money of the state — O.C.G.A. 45-17-3.

Question 3 · Georgia

An applicant denied a Georgia notary commission may, on demand, obtain:

  1. A jury trial in superior court on the merits of the denial
  2. Review of the denial by the Georgia Secretary of State
  3. Automatic approval if the clerk does not respond in 30 days
  4. A hearing before the clerk, with de novo appeal to superior court
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D. A hearing before the clerk, with de novo appeal to superior court — O.C.G.A. 45-17-2.3(c).

Question 4 · Georgia

Which citizenship status satisfies Georgia's notary qualification?

  1. U.S. citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
  2. U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization only
  3. Any lawful visa holder residing in Georgia
  4. U.S. citizen registered to vote in Georgia
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A. U.S. citizen or legal resident of the U.S. — O.C.G.A. 45-17-2(a)(2).

Question 5 · Georgia

What is the minimum age to apply for a Georgia notary public commission?

  1. 21 years
  2. 18 years
  3. 19 years
  4. 16 years
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B. 18 years — O.C.G.A. 45-17-2(a)(1).

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