DE Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates 3

Question 1

If a signer cannot appear in person in Delaware, can a notary complete the notarization remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if using an approved Remote Online Notarization (RON) platform

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Yes, by phone call alone

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No, remote notarization is never permitted

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Yes, if the signer sends a photo ID by email

Question 2

What must a Delaware notary do if they discover an error in a completed notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Correct the error and initial any changes, or complete a new certificate

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Shred the document immediately

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Ask the signer to initial the error

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File an amendment with the state

Question 3

A Delaware notary's commission authorizes them to perform notarial acts:

Accepted Answer

Anywhere within the State of Delaware

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Only in the county where they reside

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Only in the county where they are employed

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Throughout the United States

Question 4

What type of notarial act involves a notary witnessing a person sign a document without requiring an oath?

Accepted Answer

Signature witnessing

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Acknowledgment

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Jurat

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Copy certification

Question 5

In Delaware, may a notary add a notarial certificate to a document after the fact?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the signer appears before the notary and the act is performed at that time

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Yes, by backdating the certificate to the original signing date

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No, certificates can never be added after the fact

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Yes, if another notary witnessed the original signing

Question 6

Which of the following describes a 'credible witness' in the context of Delaware notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

A person who vouches for a signer's identity when acceptable ID is unavailable

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A witness who co-signs the document being notarized

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A government official who verifies the document's authenticity

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A court-appointed representative for an incapacitated signer