FREE WY NOTARY Liability and Penalties Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following actions could result in a Wyoming notary being liable for damages?

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document without personally witnessing the signature.

Answer

Refusing to notarize a document because it contains legal language the notary doesn’t understand.

Question 2

A Wyoming notary could face which of the following penalties for committing notarial misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Revocation of the notary commission.

Answer

A fine of up to $10,000.

Question 3

Which of the following are considered violations that could result in a Wyoming notary being sued or penalized?

Accepted Answer

Giving legal advice during a notarization.

Answer

Refusing to notarize a document in which the notary has a direct financial interest.

Answer

Notarizing a document for a family member.

Question 4

Which of the following can lead to the suspension or revocation of a Wyoming notary’s commission?

Accepted Answer

Failing to verify the identity of a signer.

Answer

Not keeping a notary journal for every notarization.

Answer

Refusing to perform a notarial act for someone who cannot pay.

Question 5

In Wyoming, a notary may be held liable for which of the following actions?

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document for a minor without proper identification.

Answer

Refusing to notarize a document because the signer appeared intoxicated.