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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Journal (WA): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 8 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Washington

How must a tangible journal be disposed of once its ten-year retention period ends?

  1. By mailing it to the Department of Licensing
  2. By shredding or destruction leaving entries illegible
  3. By giving it to the county clerk for archiving
  4. By returning it to the notary's surety company
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B. By shredding or destruction leaving entries illegible — WAC 308-30-210(1).

Question 2 · Washington

If a Washington notary's journal is lost or stolen, what must the notary do?

  1. Promptly notify the department
  2. Notify the surety within 60 days
  3. Start a new journal; no notice is needed
  4. File a report with the county auditor
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A. Promptly notify the department — RCW 42.45.180(5).

Question 3 · Washington

Under the rules, how may a Washington notary keep an electronic journal?

  1. Instead of a tangible journal
  2. Only with written approval from the employer
  3. Only for acts performed outside Washington
  4. Only in addition to the tangible journal
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D. Only in addition to the tangible journal — WAC 308-30-200(2)(a).

Question 4 · Washington

How long must a Washington notary keep a journal after the last notarial act recorded in it?

  1. Ten years
  2. Five years
  3. Seven years
  4. Three years
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A. Ten years — RCW 42.45.180(1).

Question 5 · Washington

Which item does RCW 42.45.180(4) require in every journal entry?

  1. The signer's date of birth
  2. The signer's employer and job title
  3. The notary's commission number
  4. The full name and address of each individual served
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D. The full name and address of each individual served — RCW 42.45.180(4)(c).

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