MD Notary Fees and Records Flashcards
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A Maryland electronic notary (e-notary) is required to maintain a journal. How long must the journal be retained after the commission expires?
Answer: 10 years
Maryland's electronic notary regulations require the electronic journal to be retained for 10 years after commission expiration.
Which information is NOT required to be recorded in a Maryland electronic notary's journal?
Answer: The signer's home address
Maryland law does not require the signer's home address to be recorded in the notary's journal.
If a Maryland notary's journal is lost or stolen, what must the notary do?
Answer: Notify the Secretary of State promptly
Maryland notaries must promptly notify the Secretary of State if their journal is lost, stolen, or compromised.
Can a Maryland notary refuse to perform a notarial act if the signer refuses to pay the notary's fee?
Answer: Yes, a notary may decline if the fee is not paid
A notary is not obligated to perform a notarial act and may decline if the signer refuses to pay the lawful fee.
Which document type would most commonly require a notary to record a credible witness's information in a journal entry?
Answer: An identity verification where the signer lacks acceptable ID
Credible witnesses are used when a signer cannot provide satisfactory identification, so the witness's details are recorded in the journal.
A Maryland notary's commission expires. What happens to the notary's journal records?
Answer: The notary must continue to safeguard the journal per retention requirements
Even after commission expiration, the notary remains responsible for maintaining and safeguarding journal records for the required retention period.