NH Notary NH Notary Prohibited Acts and Liability

Question 1

Which act is strictly prohibited for a NH notary public?

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document in which the notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest

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Charging a fee for every notarial act performed

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Refusing to notarize a document the notary finds personally objectionable

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Maintaining a journal of all notarial acts

Question 2

May a NH notary notarize a document for their own spouse?

Accepted Answer

It is strongly discouraged and may constitute improper conduct due to conflict of interest

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Yes, provided the notary charges the standard fee

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Yes, spouses are specifically exempted from disqualification rules

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Only if the spouse has proper photo ID

Question 3

A NH notary is asked to certify that a photograph is a true likeness of a person. Is this a permitted notarial act?

Accepted Answer

No, certifying a photo likeness is not among the notarial acts authorized under NH law

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Yes, photo certification is a standard notarial service

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Yes, if the notary personally knows the person in the photo

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Only for passport photos

Question 4

What is the consequence for a NH notary who willfully notarizes a document knowing the signer's signature is forged?

Accepted Answer

Commission revocation, civil liability, and potential criminal prosecution for fraud

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Only a written warning for a first offense

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A fine of up to $50 with no other consequences

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Automatic suspension for 30 days

Question 5

Is a NH notary permitted to prepare legal documents for clients in connection with their notarial services?

Accepted Answer

No, unless the notary is also a licensed attorney, preparing legal documents constitutes the unauthorized practice of law

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Yes, document preparation is a natural extension of notarial services

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Yes, but only for real estate documents

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Yes, if the client signs a waiver

Question 6

A NH notary who advertises as a 'Notario Publico' to Spanish-speaking clients implies what false authority?

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That the notary has the legal authority of a Latin-American notario, which includes practicing law

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That the notary is fluent in Spanish

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That the notary serves only Spanish-speaking clients

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That the notary specializes in immigration documents