Free Notarial Acts & Procedures Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

What is the purpose of a notarial certificate?

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To describe what act was performed and certify its completion

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To summarize the document's content

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To advertise the notary's services

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To validate the notary's commission

Question 2

Which of the following is a notarial act?

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Administering an oath

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Filing a lawsuit

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Drafting a will

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Serving legal papers

Question 3

What must a notary do before performing a notarization?

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Ensure the signer is of sound mind and willing

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Read the entire document aloud

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Collect a filing fee

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Photocopy the signer's ID

Question 4

When is a notary allowed to certify a copy of a document?

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Only if it is not a public record and the original is provided

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For any document requested by the signer

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Only if the document is a birth certificate

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Never under any circumstance

Question 5

What is the difference between an acknowledgment and a jurat?

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Acknowledgments verify identity; jurats require an oath or affirmation

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Only jurats require identification

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Only acknowledgments require physical presence

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There is no difference

Question 6

Which document must a notary NEVER notarize?

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A document in which the notary is named as a beneficiary

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A letter of recommendation

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A school permission slip

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A contract between two third parties

Question 7

What is required for a valid notarial seal?

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The notary’s name and commission details

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The notary’s phone number

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A company logo

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A barcode

Question 8

What should a notary do if a signer refuses to take an oath?

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Offer an affirmation instead if acceptable

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Proceed without the oath

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Replace it with a handshake

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Skip the act entirely

Question 9

In which situation must a notary decline the notarization?

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The signer appears intoxicated

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The signer asks questions

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The document is handwritten

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The signer is nervous