DE Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Signature Witnessing 3

Question 1

Can a Delaware notary administer an oath over the telephone?

Accepted Answer

No, the signer must be present in person or via approved RON technology

Answer

Delaware requires the signer to be physically present or present via an approved RON audio-visual connection; telephone oaths do not satisfy this requirement.

Question 2

What must a Delaware notary say when administering a formal oath?

Accepted Answer

Words to the effect of 'Do you swear or affirm that the contents of this document are true?'

Answer

The notary must address the signer with words that constitute a formal oath, asking them to swear or affirm to the document's truthfulness.

Question 3

In Delaware, a deposition is typically accompanied by which notarial act?

Accepted Answer

An oath administered by the notary before testimony begins

Answer

Before a deposition begins, the notary administers an oath to the witness, swearing them in to testify truthfully.

Question 4

What is the notary's responsibility during a signature witnessing act in Delaware?

Accepted Answer

To verify the signer's identity and personally observe the act of signing

Answer

During signature witnessing, the notary must confirm the signer's identity and then personally observe the signer writing their signature on the document.

Question 5

If a signer takes an oath and later the notary discovers the sworn statement was false, what is the signer's potential legal exposure?

Accepted Answer

Perjury charges, since they swore falsely under oath

Answer

A signer who knowingly makes false statements under oath can face perjury charges, which is a criminal offense.

DE Notary - Delaware Notary Exam Practice Test

DE Notary - Delaware Notary Exam Practice Test

DE Notary Oaths, Affirmations, and Signature Witnessing 3