KS Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. If a signer does not understand the document they are signing, what is the ethical action for a Kansas notary to take? → Refuse to notarize until the signer understands
2. What should a Kansas notary do if they are subject to disciplinary action? → Appeal the decision through the Secretary of State's office
3. Under Kansas law, a notary public is authorized to perform which of the following acts? → Note a protest of a negotiable instrument.
4. Which of the following is an authorized notarial act that a Kansas notary public can perform? → Certifying or attesting a copy of a document.
5. If a Kansas notary public fails to follow proper procedures during a notarization, what disciplinary action might be taken? → The notary may be required to attend additional training
6. A signer brings a document to a Kansas notary and asks for a 'verification on oath or affirmation.' What must the notary do to properly perform this act? → Administer an oath or affirmation to the signer, who then signs in the notary's presence.
7. The notarial certificate for an acknowledgment in Kansas will typically contain language indicating that the signer... → acknowledged that he or she executed the instrument.
8. Which of the following correctly states the maximum fee comparison between in-person notarial acts and RON acts in Kansas? → In-person is capped at $2; RON is capped at $25
9. What should a Kansas notary do if they have a personal interest in the document being notarized? → Refuse to notarize the document
10. A Kansas notary charges a signer $2 for a notarial act. To best protect both parties if a fee dispute arises later, what should the notary provide? → A receipt or written acknowledgment of the fee provided at the time of payment
11. Under Kansas law, what is the maximum fee a notary may charge for each notarial act performed via remote online notarization (RON)? → $25.00
12. What is a common penalty for a Kansas notary who commits a notarization fraud? → Revocation of notarial commission
13. Under Kansas law, what constitutes 'satisfactory evidence' of a signer's identity? → A government-issued identification card that contains a signature and photograph.
14. Is it acceptable for a Kansas notary to use a foreign passport as identification for notarization? → Yes, if it is valid and includes a photograph
15. Which of the following must be included on a Kansas notary's official stamp used on a tangible document's notarial certificate? → The notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', and 'State of Kansas'.
16. What is the standard term of a notary public commission in Kansas? → Four years
17. If a Kansas notary is found guilty of misconduct, who can initiate disciplinary action? → The Secretary of State
18. What is the maximum fee a Kansas notary public may charge per in-person notarial act? → $2.00
19. What must a Kansas notary public do if a signer does not present proper identification? → Refuse to notarize the document
20. When must a Kansas notary disclose the fees charged for a notarial act? → Before performing the notarial act
21. A Kansas notary is presented with a valid, unexpired Canadian driver's license as proof of identity. What should the notary do? → Reject it because it is not issued by a U.S. government entity.
22. In Kansas, how must a notary public maintain their notarial seal? → It must be kept in the notary's personal possession at all times
23. What is the primary ethical obligation of a Kansas notary public? → To maintain impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest
24. Which of the following acts is explicitly prohibited for a Kansas notary public under K.S.A. 53-5a25? → Notarizing a document that contains blank spaces where information could be added later.
25. Before a commissioned notary can perform their first remote online notarization in Kansas, they must complete all of the following steps EXCEPT: → Purchase a second surety bond specifically for remote online notarizations.
26. What is the primary purpose of setting a maximum notarial fee by statute in Kansas? → To protect the public from being overcharged for notarial services
27. Which of the following actions is a Kansas notary public prohibited from performing? → Notarizing a document in which they have a financial interest
28. A Kansas notary travels to a signer's home to perform a notarization. May the notary charge a travel fee in addition to the notarial fee? → Yes, provided the notary and signer agree to the travel fee before the trip
29. Which of the following statements must be included within the notarial certificate for a remote online notarization performed in Kansas? → "This notarial act involved the use of communication technology."
30. What type of identification is generally acceptable for a Kansas notary to verify a signer's identity? → Government-issued photo ID