KS - Notary The Notary Seal and Journal Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Kansas law, which of the following is a required element on a notary's official stamp for a tangible document?

Accepted Answer

The words "Notary Public" and "State of Kansas"

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The notary's commission number

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The notary's county of residence

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The address of the notary's place of business

Question 2

A Kansas notary is completing a journal entry for a notarization. If the signer was identified through a government-issued photo ID, which piece of information is the notary required to record in the journal?

Accepted Answer

A brief description of the ID, including its issuance and expiration dates

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The signer's social security number

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A photocopy of the identification card

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The signer's occupation

Question 3

A notary in Kansas has just finished their four-year commission. For how long must they retain their notary journal after the date of the last entry?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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For the duration of their new commission

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5 years

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Indefinitely

Question 4

A Kansas notary who works for a law firm resigns from their job. The employer paid for the notary's commission, bond, stamp, and journal. Who is entitled to possess the notary's journal and stamp?

Accepted Answer

The notary, as the commission and tools belong to the individual.

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The employer, because they paid for all the materials.

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The notary must surrender the items to the Secretary of State.

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The law firm's managing partner.

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the format of a tangible (paper) notary journal in Kansas?

Accepted Answer

It must be a permanent, bound register with numbered pages.

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It can be a loose-leaf binder for easy page removal.

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Any spiral-bound notebook is acceptable.

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The format is not specified, as long as the entries are chronological.

Question 6

A Kansas notary discovers that their official stamp has been stolen. What is the notary's required course of action?

Accepted Answer

Promptly notify the Secretary of State upon discovery of the theft.

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Order a new stamp and continue notarizing documents.

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Publish a notice in a local newspaper.

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Wait to see if the stamp is returned before taking any action.