NE Notary Fraud Prevention and Risk Management

Question 1

What is the best practice for a notary to prevent fraud when verifying the identity of a signer?

Accepted Answer

Use two forms of identification or credible witnesses

Answer

Accept any government-issued ID

Answer

Compare the ID with a photo of the signer from social media

Answer

Trust the signer's word without checking any ID

Question 2

Which of the following actions should a Nebraska notary take if they suspect a document is forged?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document and make a record of the refusal

Answer

Proceed with the notarization to avoid confrontation

Answer

Consult with the signer about the suspicion

Answer

Report the suspicion directly to the media

Question 3

When should a notary public replace their notary seal?

Accepted Answer

When it becomes worn or damaged

Answer

Every five years

Answer

If it is stolen or lost

Answer

Only if directed by the Secretary of State

Question 4

What is the proper procedure if a Nebraska notary’s journal is lost or stolen?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State’s office immediately and request a new journal

Answer

Continue performing notarial acts without a journal until a new one is obtained

Answer

Stop performing notarial acts and wait for a new journal to be issued

Answer

Use a different journal and inform the Secretary of State at a later date

Question 5

If a notary public in Nebraska discovers that their notarial seal has been lost or stolen, what is the immediate action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State’s office immediately and request a replacement seal

Answer

Continue using the seal until a replacement is obtained

Answer

Contact law enforcement and report the theft

Answer

Stop performing any notarizations until a new seal is obtained