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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (OR): practice questions

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Question 1 · Oregon

Which of these disqualifies an applicant for an Oregon notary commission?

  1. Having filed for personal bankruptcy within the 10 years before applying
  2. Having a notary commission revoked within the 10 years before applying
  3. Having held a notary commission in another state within the last 10 years
  4. Having received a traffic citation in Oregon within the last 10 years
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B. Having a notary commission revoked within the 10 years before applying — ORS 194.315(2)(h).

Question 2 · Oregon

What must an Oregon notary applicant do before the Secretary of State may issue the commission?

  1. Record the commission certificate with the circuit court clerk
  2. Execute an oath of office and submit it to the Secretary of State
  3. Purchase an official stamp and send an imprint to the Secretary
  4. File a surety bond with the county clerk where the applicant lives
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B. Execute an oath of office and submit it to the Secretary of State — ORS 194.315(3).

Question 3 · Oregon

By statute, the nonrefundable application fee for an Oregon notary commission may not exceed what amount?

  1. $8
  2. $150
  3. $25
  4. $40
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D. $40 — ORS 194.365(1).

Question 4 · Oregon

Which connection to Oregon satisfies the residency qualification for an Oregon notary commission?

  1. An Oregon driver license held for at least six months before applying
  2. Oregon residence for at least one full year before applying
  3. Oregon residence, or a place of employment or practice in Oregon
  4. Registration as a voter in the Oregon county where the applicant lives
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C. Oregon residence, or a place of employment or practice in Oregon — ORS 194.315(2)(b).

Question 5 · Oregon

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

  1. 16 years
  2. 21 years of age
  3. 25 years old
  4. 18 years old
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D. 18 years old — ORS 194.315(2)(a).

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