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  1. An Indiana notary is asked to notarize a will. What special considerations apply?

    Answer: The notary should ensure the testator is of sound mind and acting voluntarily, and must not be a beneficiary of the will

    While notaries can notarize wills, they must ensure the testator appears mentally competent and is acting voluntarily. The notary must not be a beneficiary.

  2. What should an Indiana notary do if asked to provide immigration advice or fill out immigration forms?

    Answer: Decline and refer the person to a licensed immigration attorney

    Providing immigration advice or filling out immigration forms constitutes unauthorized practice of law unless the notary is also a licensed attorney.

  3. An Indiana notary witnesses what appears to be elder abuse during a notarization appointment at a nursing home. What is their responsibility?

    Answer: Refuse the notarization if the elder appears to be under duress and report suspected abuse

    The notary should refuse if the elder appears to be under duress or lacking capacity, and should report suspected elder abuse to appropriate authorities.

  4. Is an Indiana notary required to keep their commission certificate at their place of business?

    Answer: No, but they must be able to produce evidence of their commission if requested

    While display is not always required, a notary must be able to produce evidence of their active commission upon request.

  5. A notary in Indiana is commissioned in Marion County but is asked to notarize a document in Hamilton County. Can they do this?

    Answer: Yes, Indiana notary commissions are valid statewide

    Indiana notary commissions are valid throughout the entire state. Notaries are not limited to the county where they were commissioned.

  6. An Indiana notary changes their legal name due to marriage. What must they do?

    Answer: Notify the Secretary of State and obtain a new seal reflecting the new name

    The notary must notify the Secretary of State of the name change and obtain a new seal with the updated name to match their commission.