IN Notary - Indiana Notary Exam Public Duties and Responsibilities 1

Question 1

Under Indiana law, what surety bond amount is an Indiana notary public required to obtain before performing any notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

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$5,000

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$10,000

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$50,000

Question 2

If an Indiana notary public changes their residential or business address, within how many days must they notify the Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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10 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 3

Which of the following actions is an Indiana notary public expressly prohibited from performing?

Accepted Answer

Notarizing a document in which the notary has a direct financial interest

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Certifying a copy of a privately held document

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Administering an oath to a credible witness

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Performing a notarial act outside the county of commission issuance

Question 4

Which of the following must appear on an Indiana notary public's official seal or stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary's name, 'Notary Public,' 'State of Indiana,' and commission expiration date

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The notary's home county and bar association number

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The notary's photograph and signature

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The name of the bonding company and bond number

Question 5

Indiana notaries are required to maintain a sequential journal of all notarial acts. Which items must be recorded in each journal entry?

Accepted Answer

The date of the act, type of act, name of the signer, identification used, and fee charged

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Only the type of notarial act and the notary's initials

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Only the signer's name and the document title

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The document's full text and a copy of the signer's ID

Question 6

Under Indiana law, which of the following is a valid reason for a notary public to REFUSE to perform a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

The signer is unable to communicate directly with the notary in a language they share

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The document will be used in another state

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The document was not prepared by a licensed attorney

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The signer is related to but not the same person as the notary