MN Notary Notarial Acts and Procedures 2

Question 1

In Minnesota, what does it mean for a notarial act to be 'in the notary's presence'?

Accepted Answer

The signer and notary are in the same physical location at the time of notarization

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The notary reviews the document remotely via email

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The notary witnesses the document being drafted

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The signer mails the document to the notary for stamping

Question 2

Under Minnesota's Remote Online Notarization (RON) law, how is 'presence' satisfied?

Accepted Answer

Through real-time audio-visual communication technology

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By a signed affidavit from the signer

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By telephone confirmation

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By a notarized statement from a witness

Question 3

What is a 'protest' as a notarial act in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

A formal certificate noting that a negotiable instrument was dishonored

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A public demonstration recorded by the notary

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A signer's formal objection to signing a document

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A notary's refusal to complete a notarial act

Question 4

A Minnesota notary is asked to notarize a document already signed before the notary's arrival. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Ask the signer to re-sign or acknowledge the signature in the notary's presence

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Notarize the document as-is since the signature exists

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Refuse to notarize under any circumstances

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Backdate the notarization to when the document was signed

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act in Minnesota?

Accepted Answer

Authenticating a foreign document for international use without an apostille

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Administering an oath

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Taking an acknowledgment

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Certifying a copy of a document

Question 6

When completing a verification on oath or affirmation in Minnesota, what document does the notary complete?

Accepted Answer

A jurat certificate

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An acknowledgment certificate

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A copy certification certificate

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A protest certificate