IN Notary Professional Conduct 2

Question 1

An Indiana notary is asked to notarize a document for their spouse. Is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

No, notarizing for a spouse creates a direct beneficial interest that is prohibited

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Yes, family members can always be notarized

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Yes, if the document does not involve property

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Yes, but another witness must be present

Question 2

A notary working at a car dealership is told by the manager to notarize a customer's signature without the customer being present. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain that personal appearance is legally required

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Comply with the manager to keep their job

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Notarize but add a note that the signer was absent

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Ask another employee to sign on behalf of the customer

Question 3

An Indiana notary discovers they accidentally notarized a document for a person who used a fake ID. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the affected parties, report the incident, and document it in their journal

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Do nothing since the error was unintentional

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Destroy the journal entry to avoid liability

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Re-notarize the document correctly

Question 4

An Indiana notary notices that a signer appears to be under duress or coercion. What is the notary's obligation?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to notarize and, if appropriate, notify law enforcement

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Proceed with the notarization since it is not the notary's business

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Ask the signer to confirm they are signing voluntarily and proceed

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Notarize but add a note about the observation

Question 5

What advertising restriction applies to Indiana notaries who are not attorneys?

Accepted Answer

They must not use terms like 'notario publico' or imply they can provide legal advice

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They cannot advertise their notary services at all

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They can use any advertising they choose

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They must include their bond number in all advertisements

Question 6

Can an Indiana notary charge a fee for services not performed?

Accepted Answer

No, fees may only be charged for notarial acts actually performed

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Yes, a consultation fee is appropriate

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Yes, if the signer cancels at the last minute

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Yes, travel fees can be charged even if no notarization occurs