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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Journal (AZ): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 8 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Arizona

While commissioned, how long must an Arizona notary keep journals and records of notarial acts?

  1. At least three years after the act
  2. At least five years after the act
  3. At least seven years after the act
  4. Until the commission term ends
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B. At least five years after the act — A.R.S. § 41-317(C).

Question 2 · Arizona

A member of the public wants to view an Arizona notary's journal entry. What must the written request detail?

  1. The month and year of the act, the signer's name and the type of record
  2. The requester's reason, the requester's ID number and a notarized signature
  3. The exact date of the act, the notary's commission number and the fee paid
  4. The case number of a pending lawsuit and the name of the requester's attorney
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A. The month and year of the act, the signer's name and the type of record — A.R.S. § 41-319(F).

Question 3 · Arizona

An Arizona signer's right thumbprint is not available for a deed notarization. What should the notary do?

  1. Refuse the notarial act until the right thumbprint can be taken
  2. Skip the print and have a credible witness sign the journal instead
  3. Obtain a second signature from the signer in place of the print
  4. Use the left thumb or any available finger and note this in the journal
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D. Use the left thumb or any available finger and note this in the journal — A.R.S. § 41-254(C).

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