KY Notary Notary Appointment and Renewal 3

Question 1

If a Kentucky notary commission is lost or destroyed, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Request a duplicate from the Secretary of State

Answer

Immediately cease all notarial acts

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Apply for a completely new commission

Answer

Contact the Governor's office

Question 2

Can a Kentucky employer require an employee to become a notary as a condition of employment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and the employer may pay the notary fees

Answer

No, this is prohibited by law

Answer

Yes, but the employer cannot direct notarial acts

Answer

No, notaries must be self-employed

Question 3

A Kentucky notary's commission is tied to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Their county of residence

Answer

Their employer's address

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The county where they most often perform notarial acts

Answer

The capital of Kentucky

Question 4

Can a Kentucky notary perform notarial acts anywhere in the state?

Accepted Answer

Throughout all of Kentucky

Answer

Only in their home county

Answer

Only in their home county and adjacent counties

Answer

Only in the county listed on their commission

Question 5

What must a Kentucky notary do when their commission expires?

Accepted Answer

Deface or destroy the seal to prevent misuse

Answer

Destroy their notary seal immediately

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Return the seal to the Secretary of State

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Keep the seal for potential future use

Question 6

A Kentucky notary's term begins on what date?

Accepted Answer

The date the oath is taken and filed with the County Clerk

Answer

The date the application is submitted

Answer

The date the Secretary of State issues the commission

Answer

The first day of the following month after approval