CT Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 3

Question 1

A signer with a broken arm asks another person to sign the document for him in front of the notary. This procedure is known as:

Accepted Answer

Signature by designee at the direction of the signer

Answer

When a person is physically unable to sign, another individual may sign at the signer's direction and in the presence of the signer and notary.

Question 2

A signer who cannot write signs a document with an 'X'. What is the best practice for the notary?

Accepted Answer

Proceed, ideally with witnesses, noting the mark as the signature

Answer

A mark such as an 'X' can serve as a valid signature, and best practice is to have witnesses attest to it.

Question 3

When completing a jurat certificate, the wording 'subscribed and sworn to before me' indicates that:

Accepted Answer

The document was signed and an oath was taken in the notary's presence

Answer

'Subscribed and sworn to before me' means the signer signed the document and took an oath in front of the notary.

Question 4

A notary is presented with a document written in a language the notary cannot read, but the certificate wording is in English. What should the notary consider?

Accepted Answer

The notary may proceed if able to communicate directly with the signer and complete the English certificate

Answer

A notary may notarize a foreign-language document if the notary and signer can communicate directly and the notarial certificate is understandable to the notary.

Question 5

A pre-printed certificate says the signer appeared in a different state and county than where the notarization occurs. What must the Connecticut notary do?

Accepted Answer

Correct the venue to show the actual state and county where the act took place

Answer

The venue must reflect the actual location where the notarial act is performed, so the notary should correct and initial it.

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

(CT Notary) Connecticut Notary Exam Practice Test

CT Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 3