Colorado Notary Exam Unauthorized Practice of Law 2

Question 1

A customer asks a Colorado notary to help fill out a last will and testament form. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the customer to a licensed attorney

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Complete it since standard forms are not legal documents

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Complete only the blanks the customer dictates word-for-word

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Complete it for free since no fee removes the legal risk

Question 2

A Colorado notary is asked to prepare a quitclaim deed transferring property between siblings. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and direct the parties to an attorney or title company

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Prepare it since quitclaim deeds are simple standard forms

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Prepare it only if no money is exchanged in the transfer

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Prepare it and add a disclaimer that they are not an attorney

Question 3

Which of the following activities is NOT considered unauthorized practice of law for a Colorado notary?

Accepted Answer

Certifying a photocopy of a non-vital document as a true copy

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Selecting which legal form best fits a customer's situation

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Advising which documents are required for a real estate closing

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Explaining the legal effect of signing a power of attorney

Question 4

A Colorado notary who is not an attorney advertises 'legal document preparation' services. This is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized practice of law

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Lawful as long as the notary does not charge for advice

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Permitted if the notary refers clients to attorneys for review

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Allowed under the notary's broad authority to assist the public

Question 5

A client asks a Colorado notary which type of deed—warranty or quitclaim—is best for their property transfer. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to advise and suggest the client consult an attorney

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Recommend a warranty deed since that is the most common choice

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Explain the general differences and let the client decide

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Answer since the question involves only general public information

Question 6

A Colorado notary may fill in blanks on a legal form without engaging in UPL when:

Accepted Answer

The client dictates all information and the notary acts only as a scribe

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The notary uses professional judgment to determine appropriate content

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The form is a government-issued standard document

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The notary provides no explanation of the completed content

Question 7

A Colorado notary is asked to review a lease agreement and tell the customer if there are any 'legal problems' with it. The notary should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and advise the customer to consult an attorney

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Review it and note obvious errors as a customer service courtesy

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Review it only if the customer signs a liability waiver first

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Review only the signature block to ensure proper execution