DC Notary Penalties and Enforcement

Question 1

What is a potential consequence for a DC notary who commits fraud in the performance of duties?

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution and revocation of commission

Answer

Written warning only

Answer

Mandatory retraining course

Answer

Temporary suspension for 30 days

Question 2

Who has the authority to revoke a DC notary's commission?

Accepted Answer

The Mayor of the District of Columbia

Answer

The local police department

Answer

Any federal court judge

Answer

The notary's bonding company

Question 3

What happens if a DC notary fails to maintain the required surety bond?

Accepted Answer

The commission is automatically suspended

Answer

Nothing until renewal time

Answer

A grace period of 1 year is granted

Answer

The notary pays a small fine

Question 4

Can a person whose DC notary commission was revoked reapply?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after a waiting period and meeting all requirements

Answer

Yes, immediately after revocation

Answer

No, revocation is permanent and irreversible

Answer

Only if they move to a different state first

Question 5

What is the liability exposure for a DC notary who notarizes a document without proper identification?

Accepted Answer

Civil liability for damages caused by the improper notarization

Answer

No liability if the signer seemed honest

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Liability only if the document exceeds $1,000

Answer

Liability is covered entirely by the bond

Question 6

What action should a DC notary take if they discover they notarized a forged document?

Accepted Answer

Notify the appropriate authorities immediately

Answer

Destroy the journal entry

Answer

Contact the signer to correct the document

Answer

Do nothing since the notarization is complete