Free Basic Notary Public Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the primary role of a notary public?

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To serve as an impartial witness and deter fraud in document signings

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To provide legal advice to document signers

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To represent clients in court proceedings

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To draft legal documents on behalf of clients

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a standard notarial act?

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Providing legal advice to the signer

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Administering an oath

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Taking an acknowledgment

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Certifying a copy of a document

Question 3

A notary public's commission is issued by:

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The individual state government

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The federal government

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The local county court

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The American Notary Association

Question 4

What must a notary do before performing a notarial act?

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Verify the identity of the signer

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Collect payment for services

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Verify the legal content of the document

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Obtain a copy of the signer's social security number

Question 5

A notary public may be held personally liable for:

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Errors or misconduct in performing the notarial act

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The legal validity of the document's content

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Tax liability of the parties to the document

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The signer's failure to repay a notarized loan

Question 6

Which government-issued document is generally acceptable for signer identification by a notary?

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A current driver's license with a photograph

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An expired passport

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A utility bill with the signer's name

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A signed personal check