HI Notary Notarial Certificate Wording and Requirements 3

Question 1

A Hawaii notary is asked to attach a separate notarial certificate to a document because there is no certificate printed on the document itself. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a loose (attached) certificate is permissible in Hawaii when there is no space on the document

Answer

Hawaii allows the use of a separate, attached notarial certificate when there is no room on the document or no pre-printed certificate.

Question 2

May a Hawaii notary complete a notarial certificate in pencil?

Accepted Answer

No — notarial certificates must be completed in ink

Answer

Official documents, including notarial certificates, must be completed in ink to prevent alteration.

Question 3

A Hawaii notary is presented with a notarial certificate that has been altered after the notary's prior signing. The notary is asked to re-sign it. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to re-sign an altered certificate; require a fresh, unaltered certificate

Answer

An altered certificate is invalid. The notary should refuse to re-sign and instead require a new, unaltered certificate to be completed and signed.

Question 4

Under Hawaii law, can a notary public certify a copy of a power of attorney that was prepared by an attorney?

Accepted Answer

Yes — notaries may certify true copies of privately held documents, including powers of attorney

Answer

A power of attorney is a privately held document, and Hawaii notaries may certify true copies of such documents.

Question 5

Which certificate type is used when a signer swears that the contents of a document are true and accurate?

Accepted Answer

Jurat certificate

Answer

A jurat certificate is used when the signer swears or affirms that the document's contents are true.

(HI Notary) Hawaii Notary Exam Practice Test

(HI Notary) Hawaii Notary Exam Practice Test

HI Notary Notarial Certificate Wording and Requirements 3