MD Notary MD Notary Fees and Records 2

Question 1

A Maryland electronic notary (e-notary) is required to maintain a journal. How long must the journal be retained after the commission expires?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

Maryland's electronic notary regulations require the electronic journal to be retained for 10 years after commission expiration.

Question 2

Which information is NOT required to be recorded in a Maryland electronic notary's journal?

Accepted Answer

The signer's home address

Answer

Maryland law does not require the signer's home address to be recorded in the notary's journal.

Question 3

If a Maryland notary's journal is lost or stolen, what must the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State promptly

Answer

Maryland notaries must promptly notify the Secretary of State if their journal is lost, stolen, or compromised.

Question 4

Can a Maryland notary refuse to perform a notarial act if the signer refuses to pay the notary's fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a notary may decline if the fee is not paid

Answer

A notary is not obligated to perform a notarial act and may decline if the signer refuses to pay the lawful fee.

Question 5

Which document type would most commonly require a notary to record a credible witness's information in a journal entry?

Accepted Answer

An identity verification where the signer lacks acceptable ID

Answer

Credible witnesses are used when a signer cannot provide satisfactory identification, so the witness's details are recorded in the journal.

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