KY Notary Notary Seal and Certificate Requirements 2

Question 1

Where should a Kentucky notary's commission expiration date appear on a document?

Accepted Answer

In the notarial certificate, near the notary's signature

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Only on the notary's personal records

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At the top of every page of the document

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It is not required to appear on documents

Question 2

What must a Kentucky notary do if their printed name differs from the name on their seal?

Accepted Answer

Correct the discrepancy by obtaining a matching seal

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Use the seal name only

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Use the legal name on the document and explain in a note

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Both names are acceptable without any correction

Question 3

If a notary certificate is incomplete on a document presented to a Kentucky notary, what should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Complete or attach a proper certificate before signing and sealing

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Refuse to notarize

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Cross out the incomplete certificate and write 'void'

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Sign without a certificate if the document is otherwise complete

Question 4

Can a Kentucky notary use their seal on a document with blank spaces that could be filled in later?

Accepted Answer

No, all blanks must be completed or crossed out before notarization

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Yes, if the signer promises not to alter it

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Yes, if the document is a government form

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Only if the notary's employer authorizes it

Question 5

Does a Kentucky notary's electronic seal need to meet the same requirements as a physical seal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the electronic seal must contain the same information as a physical seal

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No, electronic seals have no requirements

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Only the notary's name is required on an electronic seal

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Electronic seals are not recognized in Kentucky

Question 6

What does a notarial certificate for an acknowledgment in Kentucky typically include?

Accepted Answer

A statement that the signer personally appeared and acknowledged the document as their free act

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A statement that the signer is a U.S. citizen

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A list of all witnesses present

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The document's filing number