Notary Public Exam Basic Notary Public 3

Question 1

What is a 'notarial certificate'?

Accepted Answer

The written statement on a document describing the notarial act performed

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The commission document given to a notary by the state

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A certificate of achievement for completing notary training

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The identification document a signer presents to the notary

Question 2

A signer cannot appear in person but wants to send their document by mail for notarization. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse, because the signer must personally appear before the notary

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Notarize the document and return it by mail

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Ask a witness to appear on behalf of the signer

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Accept the notarization if the signer calls on the phone

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'subscribing witness' notarial act?

Accepted Answer

A third party witnesses the signing and then appears before the notary to swear to that fact

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The notary witnesses the signer's signature directly

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The notary subscribes (signs) as a co-signer on the document

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The signer subscribes to a notary newsletter

Question 4

What is the purpose of a notary's surety bond?

Accepted Answer

To protect the public from financial harm caused by the notary's misconduct or errors

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To protect the notary from criminal prosecution

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To ensure the notary pays their state licensing fees

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To guarantee the notary will renew their commission

Question 5

When should a notary update their employer information with the state commissioning authority?

Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a change, as required by the state

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Never, employer information is not required

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Only at commission renewal

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Only if the employer is a financial institution

Question 6

Which of the following actions would be considered unauthorized practice of law by a notary?

Accepted Answer

Explaining to a signer which type of notarial certificate to use

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Administering an oath to a witness

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Certifying a copy of a document

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Recording the notarization in a journal