AK Notary Record-Keeping and Notary Journal 3

Question 1

An Alaska notary relocates to another state mid-commission. What must happen to their journal?

Accepted Answer

Keep it for the remainder of the 5-year retention period

Answer

The notary retains responsibility for the journal and must keep it for the full 5-year retention period regardless of relocation.

Question 2

Which notation should a notary make if a signer refuses to provide their thumbprint for a high-value transaction?

Accepted Answer

Record 'refused thumbprint' in the journal entry and proceed if other ID is satisfactory

Answer

If a signer refuses to provide a thumbprint, the notary notes the refusal in the journal and may still complete the notarization if identity is otherwise established.

Question 3

How should a notary correct an error discovered in a completed journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Draw a single line through the error, write the correction, and initial it

Answer

Errors in journal entries should be corrected by drawing a single line through the mistake, writing the correct information, and initialing the correction.

Question 4

A notary performs a jurat for a document in Spanish. What language must the journal entry be written in?

Accepted Answer

English, regardless of document language

Answer

Alaska notary journal entries must be written in English regardless of the language of the document being notarized.

Question 5

When recording the method of identity verification in the journal, which entry is appropriate when a credible witness vouches for the signer?

Accepted Answer

'Credible witness' along with the witness's name and ID details

Answer

When a credible witness is used, the journal should note 'credible witness' and include the witness's name and the identification the witness presented.

(AK Notary) Alaska Notary Exam Practice Test

(AK Notary) Alaska Notary Exam Practice Test

AK Notary Record-Keeping and Notary Journal 3