NE Notary Legal and Ethical Issues

Question 1

What should a Nebraska notary do if they are asked to notarize a document where they have a personal interest in the outcome?

Accepted Answer

Decline to notarize the document to avoid a conflict of interest

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Proceed with the notarization to assist the signer

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Notarize the document and document the conflict of interest in the journal

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Ask another notary to handle the document

Question 2

Is it permissible for a Nebraska notary to notarize a document if the signer is not physically present but instead appears via video call?

Accepted Answer

No, the signer must be physically present for the notarization

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Yes, as long as the video call is clear

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Yes, if the notary is familiar with the signer

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No, unless the notary has specific permission from the Secretary of State

Question 3

What is the appropriate action for a Nebraska notary if they inadvertently make an error in completing a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Attach a new notarial certificate with the correct information

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Cross out the error and write the correction directly on the certificate

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Correct the error and re-notarize the document

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Leave the error as is and make a note in the journal about the mistake

Question 4

Can a Nebraska notary charge a fee for notarization if they are performing their duties as part of their official government position?

Accepted Answer

No, they cannot charge a fee if they are performing notarizations as part of their official duties

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Yes, they can charge a fee for any notarization

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No, but they can accept tips or gifts

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Yes, but only if it is authorized by their employer

Question 5

What should a Nebraska notary do if they receive a request to notarize a document that they know contains false information?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document and document the situation in their journal

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Notarize the document and report the false information to the authorities later

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Notarize the document but add a disclaimer about the false information

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Perform the notarization and ask the signer to correct the information afterward