Acknowledgments and Oaths in Indiana Flashcards
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An Indiana notary has personal knowledge that a signer is not the person they claim to be. The signer presents a valid-looking ID. What must the notary do?
Answer: Refuse to perform the notarial act because the notary has information suggesting the signer is not who they claim
A notary who has actual personal knowledge that the signer is not who they claim to be must refuse the notarial act regardless of what ID is presented.
What is a 'subscribing witness' acknowledgment and when might it be used in Indiana?
Answer: It is a notarial act where a witness who watched the document being signed appears before the notary to verify the signing occurred
A subscribing witness acknowledgment involves a witness who observed the signing appearing before the notary to verify the execution, used when the original signer cannot appear.
An Indiana notary certificate for an acknowledgment was signed by the notary but contains the wrong county in the venue clause. The act was performed in Marion County but the certificate says Hendricks County. What should be done?
Answer: The notary should prepare a corrective notarial certificate with the correct venue and attach it to the document, or re-take the acknowledgment
A venue error should be corrected by the notary issuing a corrective certificate with the proper venue, or by re-taking the acknowledgment.
Why is a written notarial certificate necessary even when an Indiana notary has performed the act correctly?
Answer: The certificate creates the official written record of the notarial act — without it, the act has no legal effect
The notarial certificate is the official written evidence that the notarial act occurred — without a completed certificate, the act is not legally recognized.
What must an Indiana notary do before administering an oath or affirmation to ensure the person fully understands the solemnity of the act?
Answer: Engage the person and confirm they understand they are making a solemn commitment to truthfulness with legal consequences
The notary should ensure the affiant understands the solemnity and legal significance of the oath or affirmation they are taking.
What is the effect of a signer lying under oath administered by an Indiana notary?
Answer: The signer may be charged with perjury under Indiana law
A person who makes a false statement under oath administered by a notary may be charged with perjury under Indiana criminal law.