WV Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures

Question 1

What must a notary public verify before performing an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

That the signer personally appeared before the notary

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The signer’s personal background and credit history

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The signer's signature on the document matches their driver's license

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That the document is typed in black ink

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a required component of a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The signer's social security number

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The notary’s signature

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The date and location of the notarization

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The type of notarial act performed

Question 3

When performing a jurat, what must a notary ensure?

Accepted Answer

The signer swears or affirms that the contents of the document are true

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The signer acknowledges that they are signing voluntarily

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The document is notarized in the presence of two witnesses

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The document is signed in blue ink

Question 4

What should a notary do if a document does not contain a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize the document

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Create a notarial certificate on a separate piece of paper

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Contact the document's issuer to obtain a notarial certificate

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Notarize the document without a notarial certificate

Question 5

When should a notary public record a notarial act in their journal?

Accepted Answer

After the notarial act is completed

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Only if the document is a legal contract

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Before the notarial act begins

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Only if requested by the signer