IN Notary - Indiana Notary Exam Notary Commission Qualifications 1

Question 1

Which Indiana state office has the authority to issue a notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

The Secretary of State

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The Governor's Office

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The Attorney General's Office

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The County Clerk's Office

Question 2

A person lives in Ohio but is regularly employed full-time at a company in Indianapolis, Indiana. Are they eligible to apply for an Indiana notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because regular employment in Indiana satisfies the residency-or-employment requirement

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No, only individuals who reside in Indiana may obtain a commission

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Only if they have previously held a notary commission in another state

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Only if they own real property located in Indiana

Question 3

What surety bond amount must an Indiana notary public obtain as part of the commissioning process?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

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$5,000

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$10,000

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$50,000

Question 4

With which local official must an Indiana notary public file their commission and bond before performing any notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

The county recorder of the notary's county

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The county clerk of the notary's county

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The county sheriff of the notary's county

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The township trustee of the notary's township

Question 5

Which of the following individuals would be disqualified from obtaining an Indiana notary commission?

Accepted Answer

A person whose previous Indiana notary commission was revoked

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A lawful permanent resident of the United States who lives in Indiana

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An employee of a private business rather than a government agency

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A person who has never previously notarized any document

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to obtain an Indiana notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Passing a written notary examination administered by the state

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Being at least 18 years of age

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Residing in or being regularly employed in Indiana

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Obtaining a $25,000 surety bond