Notarial Acts and Procedures Flashcards
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Which of the following is a notarial act authorized under Minnesota law?
Answer: Taking an acknowledgment
Taking an acknowledgment is one of the core notarial acts authorized for Minnesota notaries under Minn. Stat. § 358A.
In Minnesota, what must a notary do before completing a jurat?
Answer: Administer an oath or affirmation to the signer
A jurat requires the notary to administer an oath or affirmation, during which the signer swears or affirms the truthfulness of the document's contents.
What is the purpose of an affirmation in a notarial act?
Answer: It serves as a non-religious alternative to an oath
An affirmation has the same legal effect as an oath but does not invoke a religious reference, accommodating signers with religious objections.
Under Minnesota law, a notary may NOT perform which of the following acts?
Answer: Certify a copy of a vital record such as a birth certificate
Minnesota notaries may not certify copies of vital records such as birth or death certificates — those can only be obtained from the state Office of Vital Records.
When notarizing a signature by mark in Minnesota, what is typically required?
Answer: Two witnesses must sign near the mark
When a signer uses a mark instead of a full signature, Minnesota practice generally requires two disinterested witnesses to observe and sign near the mark.
Which statement best describes a 'copy certification' notarial act in Minnesota?
Answer: The notary certifies that a photocopy is a true copy of an original non-vital document
Copy certification allows a Minnesota notary to compare a photocopy with the original and certify they are identical, for non-vital documents.