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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (KS): practice questions

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Question 1 · Kansas

When does a Kansas notary's resignation take effect?

  1. At the end of the current calendar year
  2. Thirty days after the notice is mailed
  3. Upon delivery of the resignation notice to the Secretary of State
  4. When the Secretary of State publishes the resignation in the Kansas Register
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C. Upon delivery of the resignation notice to the Secretary of State — K.S.A. 53-5a22(j).

Question 2 · Kansas

Which statement about a Kansas notary's legal status is correct under K.S.A. 53-5a22(g)?

  1. A notary is a state officer with official immunity
  2. A notary is a county officer once bonded
  3. A notary is a state employee for liability purposes
  4. A notary is not considered a state officer
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D. A notary is not considered a state officer — K.S.A. 53-5a22(g).

Question 3 · Kansas

What application fee does K.S.A. 53-5a22 set for a Kansas notary commission?

  1. $25
  2. $10
  3. $30
  4. $50
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B. $10 — K.S.A. 53-5a22(a)(5).

Question 4 · Kansas

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

  1. Two years
  2. Three years
  3. Four years
  4. Five years
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C. Four years — K.S.A. 53-5a22(f).

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