FREE SC Notary Basic Questions and Answers

Question 1

It is not permissible for unauthorized individuals to access the electronic journal maintained by an electronic notary public. Access is restricted to protect the privacy and integrity of the records.

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 2

Is it permissible for an electronic notary public in South Carolina to utilize a solution provider that is not included on the official list provided by the Secretary of State for electronic notarization?

Accepted Answer

No, only providers listed on the official portal may be used

Answer

Yes any solution provider can be used

Answer

Yes as long as the provider is certified

Answer

No but exceptions can be made with prior approval

Question 3

Personal appearance before the Notary is required ______.

Accepted Answer

For every notary act

Answer

Whenever it is practical for the signer to comply

Answer

For notary acts involving only married signers

Answer

Except when the signers attorney dictates otherwise

Question 4

Can the employer who paid for all of the costs to obtain the notary public's commission and the supplies ask the Notary Public to surrender the journal upon termination of employment?

Accepted Answer

No Notary public  journal is the exclusive property of the notary public

Answer

Yes

Answer

Yes if employer seeks the secretary of states permission

Answer

Yes if it was agreed in employeer -employee agreement

Question 5

Which of the following is permitted in the journal?

Accepted Answer

The Costumers signatures

Answer

A complete social security number

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A complete account number

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A complete drivers license number