AK Notary AK Notary Ethical Standards and Conduct

Question 1

What is the primary ethical duty of an Alaska notary public?

Accepted Answer

To serve as an impartial witness and prevent fraud

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To generate revenue for the state

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To provide legal advice to signers

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To advocate for the document's contents

Question 2

May an Alaska notary notarize a document in which they have a direct financial interest?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a conflict of interest that should be avoided

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Yes, if the signer consents

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Yes, for amounts under $1,000

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Yes, if they disclose the interest in the document

Question 3

An Alaska notary is asked by their employer to notarize a document they know is fraudulent. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document

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Notarize it to keep their job

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Notarize with a disclaimer attached

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Ask the Lt. Governor for guidance first

Question 4

Can an Alaska notary provide legal advice to a signer about a document's contents?

Accepted Answer

No, unless the notary is also a licensed attorney

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Yes, if they are knowledgeable about the subject

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Yes, for a small additional fee

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Yes, for simple documents

Question 5

What should an Alaska notary do if a signer appears to be under duress or coerced?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to complete the notarization

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Proceed quickly to get the notarization done

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Ask a co-worker to handle it instead

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Notarize and note the observation in the journal

Question 6

Is it proper for an Alaska notary to certify that a document is 'true and correct'?

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No, a notary only certifies the identity of the signer, not the document's content

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Yes, it assures the document's accuracy

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Yes, for government forms only

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Yes, if the signer requests it