IN Notary - Indiana Notary Exam Notary Tools and Recordkeeping 1

Question 1

Which type of official seal is acceptable for use by an Indiana notary public?

Accepted Answer

Either an embosser or an ink stamp

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Only an embosser (dry seal)

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Only a rubber ink stamp

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Only a digital seal pre-approved by the Secretary of State

Question 2

How long must an Indiana notary retain electronic journal records and audio-visual recordings made during remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

10 years from the date of the notarial act

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3 years from the date of the notarial act

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5 years from the date of the notarial act

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7 years from the date of the notarial act

Question 3

When is the correct time for an Indiana notary to complete a journal entry for a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

At the time of the notarial act or as soon as practicable afterward

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Within 24 hours of performing the notarization

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At the end of each business day in a single batch

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Within 30 days, at the notary's discretion

Question 4

An Indiana notary's commission has expired and they have decided not to renew. What is the proper course of action for their official seal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy it to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent use

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Retain it permanently as proof of former notarial service

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Transfer it to a colleague who is currently commissioned

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Mail it to the Indiana Secretary of State for archiving

Question 5

Which of the following represents best practice for an Indiana notary's official seal when it is not actively being used?

Accepted Answer

Keep it under the notary's exclusive control in a secure location

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Leave it on the desk for quick and convenient access

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Store it in a shared office supply cabinet accessible to coworkers

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Entrust it to a supervisor or employer for central safekeeping

Question 6

A person who signed a document during a notarization asks to review the relevant entry in the Indiana notary's journal. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Allow the person to inspect only the entry pertaining to their own notarization

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Refuse all access, since the journal is entirely confidential

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Provide a full copy of the entire journal so the signer can verify context

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Require the person to obtain a court order before granting any access