IN Notary Document Handling 2

Question 1

An Indiana notary receives a document with blank spaces that should contain information. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize until all blanks are completed by the signer

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Fill in the blanks for the signer

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Notarize the document as-is

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Cross out the blank spaces and initial them

Question 2

Can an Indiana notary notarize a document that has been previously notarized by another notary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a document may require multiple notarizations for different signers

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No, a document can only be notarized once

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No, unless the first notarization is officially voided

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Yes, but only if the original notary is deceased

Question 3

An Indiana notary is presented with a document in which several pages are stapled together. What is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Review the entire document to ensure all pages are present and intact

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Only examine the signature page

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Remove the staples to check for hidden pages

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Refuse to notarize stapled documents

Question 4

What should an Indiana notary do if a document does not include a notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

Add the appropriate notarial certificate as directed by the signer or the document's requirements

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Refuse to notarize the document

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Notarize without any certificate

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Contact the Secretary of State for guidance

Question 5

An Indiana notary notices that a document appears to have been altered after it was originally signed. What is the proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize and suggest the signer obtain a clean copy

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Notarize it anyway since the signer is present

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Note the alterations in the notarial certificate

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Contact law enforcement immediately

Question 6

When attaching a loose certificate to a document, what should the Indiana notary include to link the certificate to the document?

Accepted Answer

A description of the document including title, date, number of pages, and signer's name

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Just their signature and seal

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A copy of the signer's ID

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Nothing additional is needed