ID Notary - Idaho Notary Proper Notarization Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

An individual presents a document for notarization that has already been signed. Which of the following notarial acts can an Idaho notary properly perform?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledgment

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Jurat

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Certified Copy

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Witnessing a signature

Question 2

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for an official notary stamp in Idaho?

Accepted Answer

The notary's state-issued commission number

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The notary's commission expiration date

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The address of the notary

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The phone number of the notary

Question 3

A person asks an Idaho notary to draft a simple power of attorney document and then notarize it. How should the notary respond?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to draft the document but offer to notarize it if drafted by someone else.

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Draft the document as requested and charge a separate fee for the drafting service.

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Draft the document but refuse to charge a fee for the drafting service.

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Refer the person to a pre-approved template from the Secretary of State's website.

Question 4

Regarding the use of a notary journal in Idaho for traditional, in-person notarizations, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The journal is not required by law, but it is strongly recommended as a best practice.

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The journal is required and must be submitted to the Secretary of State annually.

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The journal is optional, but if kept, it must be a permanently bound book with pre-numbered pages.

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The journal is only required for notarizations involving real estate transactions.

Question 5

An Idaho notary is presented with a valid, unexpired Canadian driver's license as proof of identity. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Reject the ID and require a passport, U.S. driver's license, or other state-approved ID.

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Accept the Canadian driver's license as it is a government-issued photo ID.

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Accept the ID only if the person also has a secondary form of identification.

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Require a credible witness in addition to the Canadian driver's license.

Question 6

Under what circumstances may an Idaho notary refuse to perform a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

If the notary is not satisfied that the signer is competent or is signing knowingly and voluntarily.

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When the notary has a personal disagreement with the content of the document.

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If the signer is not a resident of the state of Idaho.

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Under no circumstances, as a notary is a public official required to serve all.