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  1. An Indiana notary is asked to notarize a document for their spouse. Is this permitted?

    Answer: No, notarizing for a spouse creates a direct beneficial interest that is prohibited

    Notarizing for a spouse is generally prohibited because the notary has a direct beneficial interest in the transaction, compromising their impartiality.

  2. A notary working at a car dealership is told by the manager to notarize a customer's signature without the customer being present. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Refuse and explain that personal appearance is legally required

    The notary must refuse. Personal appearance of the signer is a legal requirement that cannot be waived by an employer directive.

  3. An Indiana notary discovers they accidentally notarized a document for a person who used a fake ID. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Notify the affected parties, report the incident, and document it in their journal

    The notary should notify affected parties, report the incident to the Secretary of State and possibly law enforcement, and make a detailed journal note.

  4. An Indiana notary notices that a signer appears to be under duress or coercion. What is the notary's obligation?

    Answer: Refuse to notarize and, if appropriate, notify law enforcement

    If a notary suspects the signer is under duress or being coerced, they must refuse to perform the notarization. Willingness is a requirement for valid notarial acts.

  5. What advertising restriction applies to Indiana notaries who are not attorneys?

    Answer: They must not use terms like 'notario publico' or imply they can provide legal advice

    Non-attorney notaries in Indiana must not use the term 'notario publico' or any other term that implies they can provide legal services or immigration assistance.

  6. Can an Indiana notary charge a fee for services not performed?

    Answer: No, fees may only be charged for notarial acts actually performed

    Notarial fees may only be charged for notarial acts actually performed. Charging for unperformed services is improper.