HI Notary Duties and Liabilities 2

Question 1

A Hawaii notary notarizes a document knowing the signer is using a false identity. What liability does the notary face?

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecution and civil liability

Answer

Knowingly notarizing a document with a false identity constitutes fraud and exposes the notary to both criminal prosecution and civil liability for damages.

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary duty of a Hawaii notary public?

Accepted Answer

Positively identifying the signer before notarizing

Answer

A notary's primary duty is to positively identify the signer through acceptable identification methods, not to provide legal advice or evaluate documents.

Question 3

A Hawaii notary's surety bond primarily protects whom?

Accepted Answer

Members of the public who are harmed by the notary's misconduct

Answer

The surety bond exists to protect members of the public who suffer financial harm due to the notary's negligence or misconduct in performing notarial acts.

Question 4

Under Hawaii law, can a notary be held liable for notarizing a document when the signer appeared willing but was actually under duress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary observed signs of duress and proceeded anyway

Answer

A notary may be held liable if they observed or should have observed signs that the signer was under duress and still proceeded with the notarization.

Question 5

What happens to a Hawaii notary's commission if they are convicted of a felony?

Accepted Answer

The commission is revoked

Answer

A felony conviction results in revocation of the notary's commission, as it demonstrates the notary no longer meets the character requirements for the position.

(HI Notary) Hawaii Notary Exam Practice Test

(HI Notary) Hawaii Notary Exam Practice Test

HI Notary Duties and Liabilities 2