Ethical Practices and Professional Conduct Flashcards
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A Nevada notary's neighbor asks them to notarize a deed for the neighbor's elderly mother, who is not present. What should the notary do?
Answer: Refuse, because the signer must personally appear before the notary
Nevada law requires the signer to personally appear before the notary at the time of notarization; no exceptions exist for trusted third parties.
A Nevada notary who is not an attorney is asked by a client which type of deed to use. The notary should:
Answer: Decline to advise and suggest the client consult an attorney
Advising on which legal document to use constitutes the unauthorized practice of law, which non-attorney notaries in Nevada must avoid.
Which of the following may a Nevada notary legally charge a fee for?
Answer: Administering an oath or affirmation
Nevada statute authorizes fees only for official notarial acts such as administering oaths, taking acknowledgments, and executing jurats.
A Nevada notary is asked to notarize a document in which the notary is named as a beneficiary. The notary must:
Answer: Refuse because they have a disqualifying financial interest
Nevada prohibits a notary from performing a notarial act on a transaction in which the notary has a direct financial or beneficial interest.
A non-attorney Nevada notary advertises notary services in Spanish. What additional statement is required?
Answer: A notice that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice
Nevada requires non-attorney notaries advertising in a language other than English to state that they are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice, because 'notario público' implies attorney status in many countries.
A document signer appears confused and cannot explain what they are signing. The most ethical action for the Nevada notary is to:
Answer: Refuse to notarize because the signer does not appear to understand the transaction
A notary should refuse to act when the signer does not appear willing and aware, since notarization requires apparent competence and willingness.
A title company employer tells its Nevada notary employee to notarize documents for signers who never appeared. If the notary complies, who is legally responsible for the misconduct?
Answer: The notary remains personally liable for the official misconduct
A notary is personally responsible for their official acts and cannot excuse misconduct by claiming an employer ordered it, though the employer may share liability.