Fees and Prohibited Acts Flashcards
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An Indiana notary charges $5 for each acknowledgment. Is this compliant with Indiana law?
Answer: Yes, $5 is within the $10 maximum fee limit
Indiana law sets a maximum of $10 per notarial act. Charging $5 is lawful since it does not exceed the maximum.
Which of the following actions would constitute an illegal act by an Indiana notary?
Answer: Preparing immigration documents for compensation while acting as a notary
Indiana prohibits non-attorneys (including notaries) from preparing immigration documents for compensation — this constitutes unauthorized practice of law.
Can an Indiana notary certify that a translation they personally made is a true and accurate translation of an original document?
Answer: Yes, if the notary is fluent in both languages and personally made the translation
An Indiana notary may certify a translation they personally made if they are competent in both languages — this is a certification of their own work, not a traditional notarial act.
What is the prohibition on an Indiana notary who is also an immigration consultant?
Answer: They may not prepare immigration documents or provide immigration legal services for compensation
Indiana prohibits notaries who are not attorneys from preparing immigration documents or providing immigration legal assistance for compensation.
If an Indiana notary is asked to notarize a document and the notary has already charged the maximum fee, but the signer then asks for a copy of the notarial journal entry, may the notary charge an additional fee?
Answer: Yes, the notary may charge a separate reasonable fee for providing copies of journal entries
The notarial act fee and fees for copies of journal entries are separate — notaries may charge a reasonable fee for copying journal records.
An Indiana notary uses a social media post falsely implying they can help clients obtain visas and green cards. Is this permissible?
Answer: No, this constitutes false and misleading advertising and may also suggest unauthorized practice of law
False advertising implying immigration legal services is prohibited regardless of medium — it misleads the public and implies unauthorized practice of law.