IN Notary Public Duties and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

What is the term length of an Indiana notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

8 years

Answer

4 years

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6 years

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10 years

Question 2

Who appoints Indiana notary publics?

Accepted Answer

The Governor

Answer

The Indiana Secretary of State

Answer

The county clerk

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The state legislature

Question 3

What are the basic qualifications to become a notary public in Indiana?

Accepted Answer

Must be at least 18 years old, a legal resident of Indiana, and able to read and write English

Answer

Must be 21 years old and a college graduate

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Must be 25 years old with 5 years of legal experience

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Must be a U.S. citizen with no criminal record

Question 4

What is the maximum fee an Indiana notary may charge for performing a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

$10 per act

Answer

$5 per act

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$25 per act

Answer

There is no statutory maximum

Question 5

Can an Indiana notary commission be revoked? If so, by whom?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by the Secretary of State for cause including misconduct or violation of notary law

Answer

No, once granted it cannot be revoked

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Yes, but only by a court of law

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Yes, by the Governor only

Question 6

What geographic limitation applies to an Indiana notary performing notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

They can act anywhere within the state of Indiana

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They can only act in their county of residence

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They can act in Indiana and any bordering state

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They can only act within 50 miles of their office