DE Notary Notary Journal and Record Keeping 2

Question 1

Can a Delaware notary keep their journal in an electronic format?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if using an approved electronic journal system

Answer

Delaware permits electronic journals for notaries, particularly for Remote Online Notarization, provided the system meets state requirements.

Question 2

What is the purpose of recording the signer's thumbprint in a notary journal?

Accepted Answer

To provide an additional biometric safeguard against fraud for high-risk documents

Answer

Recording a signer's thumbprint provides a biometric safeguard that can help identify a fraudster even if fake identification was used.

Question 3

When recording an identification card in the notary journal, what details should be noted?

Accepted Answer

Type of ID, issuing agency, ID number, and expiration date

Answer

Recording the type, issuing agency, ID number, and expiration date creates a complete identification record for each journal entry.

Question 4

If a notary makes an error in a journal entry, how should it be corrected?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Journal errors should be corrected by drawing a single line through the mistake, writing the correction nearby, and initialing the change.

Question 5

Which of the following should NOT be recorded in a Delaware notary journal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's personal bank account information

Answer

Personal financial information about the notary has no place in the notary journal; only information about the notarial act and signer belongs there.

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