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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (IA): practice questions

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Question 1 · Iowa

What is the minimum age to apply for an Iowa notary public commission?

  1. 16 years
  2. 21 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 19 years
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C. 18 years — Iowa Code 9B.21(2)(a).

Question 2 · Iowa

What application fee does Iowa Code 9B.21 set for a regular notary commission?

  1. $10
  2. $25
  3. $50
  4. $30
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D. $30 — Iowa Code 9B.21(1).

Question 3 · Iowa

What is the commission term of an Iowa notary appointed because they are a member of the general assembly?

  1. The member's term of office
  2. Three years, like other notaries
  3. One year, renewable each session
  4. Until the member reaches age 70
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A. The member's term of office — Iowa Code 9B.21(4)(a), (6).

Question 4 · Iowa

For what term does the Iowa Secretary of State issue a regular notary public commission?

  1. Three years
  2. Two years
  3. Four years
  4. Five years
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A. Three years — Iowa Code 9B.21(6).

Question 5 · Iowa

When does the term of a state agency employee appointed as an Iowa notary under 9B.21(4) end?

  1. After three years
  2. At the end of employment
  3. At the end of the fiscal year
  4. When the agency head changes
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B. At the end of employment — Iowa Code 9B.21(6).

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